boatwright

[ boht-rahyt ]

noun

1. a craftsman who builds wooden boats.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boatwright¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; boat, wright

Example Sentences

Having been raised in Florida, Boatwright served in the Navy in the early 1970s.

From The Daily Beast

And even more recently, Boatwright was discovered to have a sister living in Louisiana.

From The Daily Beast

It could be hours, days, or months before Michael Boatwright recovers his memory and embraces his former identity.

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One day Michael Boatwright forgot everything about himself—his name, his language, even his family.

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Boatwright found work equipping navy ships with radar equipment.

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Therefore I hastened round the corner, to sift this ancient boatwright.

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