boatman

[ boht-muhn ]

noun

, plural boat·men.

1. a person skilled in the use of small craft.
2. a person who sells, rents, or works on boats.

boatman

/ ˈbəʊtmən /

noun

1. a man who works on, hires out, repairs, or operates a boat or boats
2. short for water boatman

Word History and Origins

Origin of boatman¹

First recorded in 1505–15; boat + -man

Example Sentences

He knew people all over the region had long sent unwanted felines here, either dropping them off themselves or paying a boatman a few bucks to make the trip.

From Washington Post

Boatmen say a restaurant closed down, and the owners abandoned their cats on the way out.

From Washington Post

Their faith in a trustworthy and intelligent boatman was not equal to their faith in their own eyes, backed by ignorance!

From Project Gutenberg

If a man has hired a boatman, he shall give him six gur of corn per year.

From Project Gutenberg

If a boatman has grounded the ship of a man and has refloated her, he shall give money to half her price.

From Project Gutenberg

If a boatman has navigated a ship of sixty gur for a man, he shall give him two shekels of silver for his fee.

From Project Gutenberg

Then said the boatman: I will receive my life of thee if thou wilt give it me.

From Project Gutenberg