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Pitman
Sir Isaac. 1813--97, English inventor of a system of phonetic shorthand (1837)

pitman [′pit·mən]
(engineering)
A worker in or near a pit, as in a quarry, mine, garage, or foundry.
On a pumping unit, an arm connecting the crank with the walking beam for converting rotary motion to reciprocating motion.
(mechanical engineering)
In an automotive steering system, the arm that is connected to the shaft of the steering gear sector and the tie rod, and swings back and forth as the steering wheel is turned. Also known as pitman arm.


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Daniel and his family, who come from Oxfordshire, were visiting his grandparents Elaine and John Hocking at their home in Pitmans Lane, Hawarden, when the accident happened on August 1.
Whilst I was there, the two Mr Lawrences retired and the College was taken over by Pitmans.
Broadcaster John Humphrys (left) with Christopher Avery, of award sponsors Pitmans, Connells' PR partner Gill Rigby, and Connells' relocation services managing director, John Carolan
 
 
 
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