noun
- plural of rodsman; surveyors who carry and position measuring rods or staffs during land surveying
Usage: technical; surveying
Examples
- The chief surveyor directed the rodsmen to position their staffs at the property corners.
- Two experienced rodsmen were needed for the large construction site survey.
- The rodsmen held their measuring rods perfectly vertical while the surveyor took readings.
- Training new rodsmen requires teaching them proper rod handling techniques.
- The survey crew consisted of one instrument operator and three rodsmen.