raftsman

American  

[rafts-muhn, rahfts-] / ˈræfts mən, ˈrɑfts- /

noun

plural

raftsmen

1. a person who manages or is employed on a raft.

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Etymology

Origin of raftsman

First recorded in 1770–80; raft ¹ + 's ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

When the river is high, Guatemalan raftsmen may charge about $1.30 to cross.

From New York Times

“You bet I will!” answered the raftsman, and again the men bent to their oars.

From Project Gutenberg

The ripple of the water, the intermittent splash of the oars, the crooning songs of the raftsmen all added to the sense of drowsy contemplation already established by the surrounding view.

From Project Gutenberg

At that time there must have been many hundreds of men in the valley—wood-cutters, charcoal-burners, raftsmen—without counting the women and children.

From Project Gutenberg

"Because I might be able to regulate my conduct by yours," replied the raftsman.

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