pointsman

ˈpɔɪntsmən
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Translation of pointsman into German

Noun

1.

traffic

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police officer directing traffic
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  • A pointsman was seen directing vehicles during the parade.Ein Verkehrspolizist wurde gesehen, wie er während der Parade Fahrzeuge dirigierte.
2.

rail transport

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manages railway points or switches
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Weichensteller
  • The pointsman ensured the train switched tracks safely.Der Weichensteller sorgte dafür, dass der Zug sicher die Gleise wechselte.
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Examples of pointsman in a sentence

  • A pointsman was stationed at every major junction.
  • The pointsman adjusted the levers for the incoming train.
  • At dawn, the pointsman was already at his post.

Translations of "pointsman" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
Weichenwärtern.

After the storm, the pointsman inspected the tracks for potential hazards.

Nach dem Sturm inspizierte der Weichenwärter die Gleise auf mögliche Gefahren.

The late shift made the pointsman more vigilant against potential hazards.

Die Spätschicht machte den Weichenwärter auf mögliche Gefahren noch aufmerksamer.

derVerkehrspolizistnm.

After the accident, the pointsman helped clear the road for emergency vehicles.

Nach dem Unfall half der Verkehrspolizist, die Straße für Einsatzfahrzeuge freizumachen.

As the lights malfunctioned, the pointsman stepped in to restore order.

Als die Ampeln ausfielen, griff der Verkehrspolizist ein, um Ordnung zu schaffen.

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pointsman: Examples and translations in context

Before each departure, the pointsman verifies all signal lights are functioning.

Vor jeder Abfahrt überprüft der Weichenwärter, ob alle Signalleuchten funktionieren.

In an emergency, the pointsman can manually override automatic switch systems.

Im Notfall kann der Weichenwärter die automatischen Weichensysteme manuell überschreiben.

Every morning, the pointsman checks the switches before starting his shift.

Jeden Morgen überprüft der Weichenwärter die Weichen, bevor er seine Schicht beginnt.

A reliable pointsman is essential for smooth railway operations during peak hours.

Ein zuverlässiger Weichenwärter ist entscheidend für einen reibungslosen Bahnverkehr während der Stoßzeiten.

Each night, the pointsman reports any issues with the switches to the control center.

Jede Nacht meldet der Weichenwärter dem Kontrollzentrum jegliche Probleme mit den Weichen.

During training, the apprentice pointsman learned to handle various track configurations.

Während der Ausbildung lernte der angehende Weichenwärter, mit verschiedenen Gleiskonfigurationen umzugehen.

A skilled pointsman can quickly adjust the track to guide trains efficiently.

Ein geschickter Weichenwärter kann das Gleis schnell anpassen, um die Züge effizient zu führen.

As a pointsman, he has to stay alert to avoid accidents on the tracks.

Als Weichenwärter muss er wachsam bleiben, um Unfälle auf den Gleisen zu vermeiden.

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