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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Lore holds that the first docking contest arose from watermen debating their prowess.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
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
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 Virginia Institute of Marine Science has worked with the state of Virginia and local watermen to remove tens of thousands of derelict crab pots.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 21, 2023
“That’s right, sir. There’s scholars from the university come here, and watermen from all over.”
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
