hoveler

noun

hov·​el·​er

variants or hoveller

-v(ə)lə(r

or less commonly huffler

ˈhəflə(r

plural -s

1

: a usually unlicensed coast boatman who does odd jobs in assisting ships or goes out to wrecks to land passengers or secure salvage

2

: a boat that is used by a hoveler

Word History

Etymology

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