waterman
noun/ˈwɔtərmən/
Frequency rank: #14,279 most common English word
Meaning
a person who works on or near water, especially one who rows or operates a boat for hire.
Example sentence
The old waterman guided tourists safely across the river every morning.
Synonyms & related words
- boatman
- ferryman
- rower
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