Lockkeeper (Noun)
Meaning
A worker in charge of a lock (on a canal).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The lockkeeper oversaw the opening and closing of the canal gates to facilitate boat passage.
- As a lockkeeper, it was her duty to manage water levels, operate the lock machinery, and communicate with boat captains.
- Tourists stopping at the lock often asked the friendly lockkeeper about the canal's history and inner workings.
- In addition to her technical responsibilities, the lockkeeper also served as a local representative of the canal authority.
- At the end of her shift, the lockkeeper carefully secured the lock systems and documented the day's activities in a logbook.