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