In any surface prepared with indentations, perforations, or grooves, that part of the surface which is not so treated, such as the level part of a millstone between the furrows.
(ballistics) The space between the rifling grooves in a gun.
Someone who lives or works on land, as opposed to a seaman.
In the United States, a person involved in determining, transferring, or managing mineral rights, to include oil (petroleum) and natural gas exploration, development, and production.
“Gas company representatives, called landmen, woo residents by knocking on doors and holding meetings in community centers and churches.”
“Half the town has gathered in the local gymnasium to discuss drilling and hear from the landmen about its benefits.”
“We have beefed up our capabilities in the field, adding 14 field personnel, including 5 drilling supervisors, a completions engineer, and several landmen.”