Boatman: meaning, definitions and examples
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boatman
[ ˈbəʊtmən ]
on the river
A person who operates or works on a boat, especially a small boat or a ship.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He has been a boatman on the river for over 10 years.
- The boatman skillfully navigated the boat through the narrow waterway.
ferry service
A person who is employed to transport passengers or goods on a ferry.
Synonyms
boat operator, ferryman
Examples of usage
- The boatman helped passengers to board the ferry.
- The boatman collected the fares from the passengers.
Translations
Translations of the word "boatman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 barqueiro
🇮🇳 नाविक (nāvika)
🇩🇪 Bootsmann
🇮🇩 tukang perahu
🇺🇦 човняр
🇵🇱 łodziarz
🇯🇵 船頭 (せんどう, sendō)
🇫🇷 batelier
🇪🇸 barquero
🇹🇷 kayıkçı
🇰🇷 뱃사공 (baetsagong)
🇸🇦 ملاح (mallāh)
🇨🇿 lodník
🇸🇰 lodník
🇨🇳 船夫 (chuánfū)
🇸🇮 čolnar
🇮🇸 bátamaður
🇰🇿 қайықшы (qayıqşı)
🇬🇪 ნავმშენებელი (navmshenebeli)
🇦🇿 qayıqçı
🇲🇽 barquero
Word origin
The term 'boatman' originated in the late 15th century from the combination of 'boat' and 'man'. Boatmen have been essential for transportation and trade along rivers and waterways throughout history, playing a crucial role in connecting communities and facilitating commerce.