gandy dancer

ˈɡæn.di ˌdæn.sər

Definition

Definition of gandy dancer - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

rail work

Rare

Slang

railway laborer maintaining tracks

Rare

Slang

The gandy dancer worked tirelessly on the tracks.
Gandy dancers were essential for the railway's smooth operation.
The team of gandy dancers synchronized their movements perfectly.

section hand

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with dancer

belly dancer

person who performs belly dance

The belly dancer captivated the audience with her moves.

folk dancer

person who performs traditional cultural dances

The folk dancer wore a colorful costume at the festival.

ice dancer

person who performs dance on ice

The ice dancer glided gracefully across the rink.

professional dancer

person who dances for a living

She became a professional dancer after years of training.

social dancer

person dancing for fun at social events

She is a social dancer who loves attending parties.

street dancer

person who dances in public places

The street dancer entertained the crowd with amazing moves.

View all translations of gandy dancer

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:ouvrier ferroviaire, ...
German:Gleisarbeiter, ...
Italian:manovale ferroviario, ...
Spanish:obrero ferroviario, ...
Portuguese:trabalhador ferroviário, ...
Chinese:铁路工人, ...
Japanese:線路工, ...
Arabic:عَامِل سِكَك حَدِيدِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:עוֹבֵד רַכֶּבֶת, ...
Russian:железнодорожник, ...
Ukrainian:залізничний робітник, ...
Hindi:गैंडी डांसर, ...
Bengali:গ্যান্ডি ড্যান্সার, ...
Catalan:operari de manteniment de vies, ...
Czech:traťový dělník, ...
Danish:skinnearbejder, ...
Dutch:spoorwegarbeider, ...
Greek:σιδηροδρομικός εργάτης, ...
Hungarian:pályamunkás, ...
Khmer:កម្មករថែទាំផ្លូវដែក, ...
Korean:철도 노동자, ...
Persian:کارگر راه‌آهن, ...
Polish:kolejarz, ...
Portuguese (BR):trabalhador ferroviário, ...
Romanian:muncitor feroviar, ...
Swedish:banarbetare, ...
Thai:คนงานรถไฟ, ...
Turkish:demiryolu işçisi, ...
Vietnamese:công nhân đường sắt, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.