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Donkeyman
UK
/ˈdɒŋkiˌmæn/
US
/ˈdɑŋkiˌmæn/
Translation of "donkeyman" into Russian
donkeyman
Noun
UK
/ˈdɒŋkiˌmæn/
US
/ˈdɑŋkiˌmæn/
donkeyman
donkeymen pl
The donkeyman was responsible for maintaining the ship's auxiliary engines.
Моторист отвечал за обслуживание вспомогательных двигателей судна.
Definitions
donkeyman
Noun
UK
/ˈdɒŋkiˌmæn/
US
/ˈdɑŋkiˌmæn/
A crew member on a ship responsible for operating and maintaining the donkey engine, a small auxiliary engine used for various tasks such as hoisting cargo.
The donkeyman ensured that the donkey engine was in perfect working condition before the ship set sail.
A marine engine–room rating responsible for lubricating and maintaining auxiliary machinery on a vessel, especially on steamships.
After his shift, the donkeyman reported all auxiliary pumps were running smoothly.
donkeyman
Adjective
UK
/ˈdɒŋkiˌmæn/
US
/ˈdɑŋkiˌmæn/
Relating to a donkeyman or to the equipment operated by one; used before a noun.
The crew completed the donkeyman duties before leaving port.