lockkeeper

See also: lock keeper and lock-keeper

English

Alternative forms

  • lock keeper, lock-keeper

Etymology

From lock +‎ keeper.

Noun

lockkeeper (plural lockkeepers)

  1. The person assigned to look after a canal or river lock, operating it and organizing its maintenance.
    Synonyms: lock operator, lock tender

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