enginemanship

English

Etymology

From engineman +‎ -ship.

Noun

enginemanship (uncountable)

1. The skill required in being an engineman.
   • 1959 March, Cecil J. Allen, “Locomotive Running Past and Present”, in Trains Illustrated, page 130:

     Conversely, as compared with a diesel in modern conditions, it is a weakness of the steam locomotive that the degree of enginemanship needed for a maximum effort is not always available.