boatman

[ˈbəʊtmən]

boatman Definition

a man who operates or works on a boat, especially a small one.

Using boatman: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "boatman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The boatman rowed the boat across the river.

  • Example

    The boatman skillfully navigated the narrow canal.

  • Example

    The boatman was responsible for maintaining the boat.

boatman Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for boatman

Phrases with boatman

  • a person who operates a ferryboat, which is a boat used to transport passengers, vehicles, and cargo across a body of water

    Example

    The ferry boatman safely transported the passengers across the river.

  • boatman's holiday

    a vacation taken by someone who works on a boat

    Example

    After a long season of working as a boatman, he decided to take a boatman's holiday and sail around the coast.

  • boatman's knot

    a type of knot used by boatmen to secure a rope to a post or ring

    Example

    The boatman tied a boatman's knot to keep the boat from drifting away.

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Summary: boatman in Brief

A 'boatman' [ˈbəʊtmən] is a man who operates or works on a boat, especially a small one. The boatman is responsible for navigating, maintaining, and operating the boat. Phrases like 'ferry boatman' and 'boatman's knot' are commonly used in the context of boating. A 'boatman's holiday' refers to a vacation taken by someone who works on a boat.

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