noun
- people who operate and maintain locks on canals or waterways
Usage: plural of lockkeeper
Examples
- The lockkeepers helped guide the boat through the canal system.
- Two lockkeepers were stationed at the busy waterway junction.
- The lockkeepers opened the gates to allow the barge to pass through.
- Local lockkeepers have worked these canals for generations.
- The lockkeepers monitored water levels throughout their shift.
- Experienced lockkeepers can operate multiple locks efficiently.