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Waterman

Noun / ˈwɔ:tɜ:mʌn / Another word for waterman — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who works on or around water, such as a sailor, fisherman, or ferryman.

Synonyms & similar words

boatman boater mariner seafarer boatman sailor fisherman skipper navigator ferryman oarsman shipmate captain yachtsman pilot coastguard seaman deckhand riverman dockworker raftsman surfman

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Example sentences

  1. The waterman rowed the boat across the river.
  2. My dad is a waterman, he works on a ferry.
  3. The waterman caught a lot of fish today.
  4. The waterman helped the stranded sailors get back to shore.
  5. The waterman navigated the ship through the storm.

Quotes

  • The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. -Jacques Cousteau
  • I can't control the wind, but I can adjust the sail. -Ricky Skaggs
  • A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

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