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Definition of Waterman
1. Noun. Someone who drives or rides in a boat.
Generic synonyms: Worker
Specialized synonyms: Canoeist, Paddler, Ferryman, Gondolier, Gondoliere, Oarsman, Rower, Punter
Derivative terms: Boat, Boatmanship
Definition of Waterman
1. n. A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a boatman; a ferryman.
2. n. A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a boatman; a ferryman.
Definition of Waterman
1. Noun. (obsolete) A seaman, a sailor. ¹
2. Noun. A man who lives or works on the water; a boatman. ¹
3. Noun. Someone who distributes or supplies water for a living; a water-carrier. ¹
4. Noun. (dated) Specifically, an attendant on cab stands who supplies water to the horses. ¹
5. Noun. (surfing) A man skilled in multiple aquatic sports disciplines, such as surfing, bodysurfing, undersea diving, canoe paddling, fishing, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Waterman
1. a boatman [n WATERMEN] - See also: boatman
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