1. plural of rodman; surveyors’ assistants who hold and position measuring rods during land surveying
Usage: surveying; technical

Examples

• The surveyor directed his rodmen to position the leveling rods at specific points.
• Two experienced rodmen were hired for the large construction project survey.
• The rodmen carefully held the measuring sticks while the surveyor took readings.
• Training new rodmen requires teaching them proper rod positioning techniques.
• The survey crew consisted of one chief surveyor and three rodmen.
• Rodmen must remain perfectly still while measurements are being taken.