waterman Definition
- 1a person who operates a boat or provides transportation on water, especially in a ferry service
- 2a person who works on or near water, such as a dockworker or fisherman
Using waterman: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "waterman" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The waterman ferried us across the river.
Example
The watermen were busy loading and unloading cargo from the ships.
Example
He comes from a family of watermen who have been fishing for generations.
waterman Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with waterman
a group of professional rowers who compete in the annual Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race
Example
The Cambridge watermen won the race by a narrow margin.
waterman's knot
a knot used to secure a rope to a post or ring on a dock or boat
Example
He tied the boat to the dock using a waterman's knot.
waterman's paddle
a type of paddle used by watermen to propel their boats
Example
He picked up his waterman's paddle and began rowing the boat.
Origins of waterman
from 'water' + 'man'
Summary: waterman in Brief
A 'waterman' [ˈwɔːtəmən] is a person who operates a boat or provides transportation on water, especially in a ferry service. It can also refer to a person who works on or near water, such as a dockworker or fisherman. Examples include 'The waterman ferried us across the river.' and 'He comes from a family of watermen who have been fishing for generations.' Phrases like 'waterman's knot' and 'waterman's paddle' denote specific tools and techniques used by watermen.
