Definition of gandy dancer

gandy dancer

noun

• a railroad worker who lays track.

  He was a gandy dancer for the railroad.

  Last edited on Sep 28 2002. Submitted by Emmett C. from San Antonio, TX, USA on Sep 28 2002.

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