Synonyms

woodsman

American

[woodz-muhn] / ˈwʊdz mən /

noun

plural

woodsmen

Also a person accustomed to life in the woods and skilled in the arts of the woods, as hunting or trapping.
a lumberman.

woodsman British

/ ˈwʊdzmən /

noun

Also called: woodman. a person who lives in a wood or who is skilled in woodcraft

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Etymology

Origin of woodsman

1680–90; wood ¹ + -s 3 + man

Example Sentences

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This led police to believe that Hart was an expert woodsman and exceptionally skilled at hiding in the vast wilderness.

From Salon • May 26, 2022

Part one of Inscryption locks you in a cabin with a vicious woodsman who will only release you if you beat him in a succession of card games.

From The Verge • Dec. 14, 2021

Air Force veteran and a father of four who has made money as a woodsman, has been known to invite kayakers and boaters into his home, sharing stories about his life in the wild.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2021

A skilled woodsman, tough and common-born, Boone came to the world’s attention thanks to a land speculator named John Filson.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2018

The woodsman whispered something to it and patted its flank.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

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