boatman

noun

boat·man ˈbōt-mən

: a man who works on, deals in, or operates boats

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Volunteer lifeguards and local boatmen offer surf lessons for newer riders or even experienced wave riders who want to better understand the lay of the underwater land. —

Noah Lederman, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2024 With mounting frustration, and sweat pouring down his face, the boatman tugged and pulled the rope. —

Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 June 2024 An experienced boatman, Matt was on the river near New Castle with his three children, his brother Nick, and Nick’s dog. —

The Post Independent, The Denver Post, 25 June 2024 The boatman circled cautiously, then winced when Wilson, the jujitsu champion, suddenly launched an aerial drone and banged on the boat’s gunwale to get the animals’ attention. —

Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for boatman