waterman
noun
a person who manages or works on a boat; boatman.
watermen
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pluralof waterman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Over the past six years, we’ve been working on building a network of watermen that will give the specific care and procedures to the fish that we’re looking for.
From Salon ● Jul. 16, 2024
The Dabney continues to pay tribute to the wonderful farmers, watermen and purveyors of the mid-Atlantic region who provide some of the best and most unique products in the country.
From Salon ● Jul. 16, 2024
His exploits were written about often enough in his lifetime that the phrase “one of the most widely known watermen in the state” seemed part of his name.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 27, 2022
The Post headline: “Longtime Maryland official fired after watermen meet with governor.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 29, 2022
The watermen of Rass had their own time system.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
