signaller

English

Alternative forms

• signaler

Etymology

From signal +‎ -er.

Noun

signaller (plural signallers)

1. (British spelling) One who signals.
2. (rail transport) Synonym of signalman.
   • 2019 October, James Abbott, “Esk Valley revival”, in Modern Railways, page 77:

     'We're recruiting an extra signaller for Nunthorpe, the only box [signal box] on the branch', says Chris Gee, Head of Operations - North at Network Rail in York. 'From December Nunthorpe will be staffed 24/7'.

   • 2025 November 12, Philip Haigh, “High praise for rail staff's courage and clear thinking”, in RAIL, number 1048, page 50:

     There was also public praise in the days that followed for the train's driver, Andrew Johnson. It took a cool head to co-ordinate with the signaller at York ROC to have the train switched from fast to slow line, to permit the stop in Huntingdon station.

Anagrams

• allergins