Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boatman
noun
/ˈbəʊt.mən/
Definition
A person who operates a boat, especially one used for carrying passengers or goods.
Examples
- The boatman skillfully navigated the narrow river with ease.
- After a long day, the boatman returned home with his earnings from the day’s trips.
- We hired a boatman to take us across the lake for an afternoon of fishing.
Meaning
A boatman is someone whose job is to sail or navigate a boat, often transporting people or cargo across water bodies.
Synonyms
- oarsman
- mariner
- ferryman
- skipper
- pilot
