waterman

Speech parts

1. waterman - Noun

2. Waterman - Proper noun

Meaning

A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a boatman; a ferryman.

An attendant on cab stands, etc., who supplies water to the horses.

A water demon.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sailor mariner seaman oarsman bargee aquarius fisher jolly marine seafarer boatswain sandpiper leghorn navigator rower
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Antonyms

king lord captain director manager superior
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Hyponyms

rower gondolier punter oarsman ferryman canoeist

Derivatives

Watermen

Examples

I row after health like a waterman... Jonathan Swift

After traveling the route, New York Herald reporter Waterman Ormsby said, "I now know what Hell is like. Source: Internet

As a young journalist on the many years ago, Peter Waterman of Griffith (ACT) remembers being loudly reprimanded by a sub-editor for using the word "impacted" (C8). Source: Internet

An excellent passer with good field vision, Waterman is a good distributor of the ball no matter where he plays. Source: Internet

Dawson County Attorney Elizabeth Waterman did not object to a continuance. Source: Internet

IN LITCHFIELD, Tuesday at 2:35 p.m., Megan Lola Waterman, 36, of Gardiner, was arrested on a charge of operating after a habitual offender revocation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

waterly watermain watermaker watermanship watermark watermarkable