noun
- plural of chokerman; workers who secure logs with chokers (cables or chains) in logging operations
Usage: forestry/logging industry term; primarily North American
Examples
- The chokermen worked quickly to wrap cables around the felled trees.
- Safety training for chokermen emphasizes proper rigging techniques.
- Several chokermen were injured when the log shifted unexpectedly.
- The logging crew included fellers, buckers, and chokermen.
- Experienced chokermen can secure a log in under two minutes.