ˈbelmən also -ˌman or -ˌmaa(ə)n noun
( plural bellmen )
Etymology: Middle English, from belle bell + man
1. : a man who rings a bell (as a town crier or a night watchman)
2. : one who assists a diver by checking his equipment and pulling in or letting out the lifeline according to his instructions
3. : bellboy
4. : a construction-crew signalman who uses a bell