Synonyms for

Waterman

Verb / 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

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

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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