Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ferryman
noun
/ˈfɛr.i.mən/
Definition
A person who operates a ferry, transporting people or goods across a river or other body of water.
Examples
- The ferryman guided the boat smoothly across the river.
- Every morning, the ferryman would arrive at dawn to take the villagers across the lake.
- He offered a friendly wave as he started his shift as the town’s ferryman.
Meaning
A ferryman is responsible for moving passengers and vehicles from one side of the water to the other, typically using a boat or a small vessel.
Synonyms
- boatman
- ferry operator
- waterman
