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ferryman

 

[ ˈfɛriˌmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation

A person who operates a ferry, typically transporting passengers, vehicles, or goods across a body of water.

Synonyms

boatman, ferry captain, ferry operator

Examples of usage

  • The ferryman guided the boat across the river.
  • The ferryman collected the fare from each passenger.
  • The ferryman helped unload the vehicles from the ferry.
Context #2 | Noun

mythology

In Greek mythology, the ferryman Charon is said to carry the souls of the dead across the river Styx into the underworld.

Examples of usage

  • Charon is often depicted as a grim figure ferrying the deceased souls.

Translations

Translations of the word "ferryman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barqueiro

🇮🇳 मल्लाह

🇩🇪 Fährmann

🇮🇩 tukang perahu

🇺🇦 перевізник

🇵🇱 przewoźnik

🇯🇵 渡し守 (わたしもり)

🇫🇷 passeur

🇪🇸 barquero

🇹🇷 kayıkçı

🇰🇷 나룻배 사공

🇸🇦 عبّار

🇨🇿 převozník

🇸🇰 prevozník

🇨🇳 摆渡人

🇸🇮 čolnar

🇮🇸 ferjumaður

🇰🇿 қайықшы

🇬🇪 გადამყვანი

🇦🇿 qayıkçı

🇲🇽 barquero

Etymology

The word 'ferryman' dates back to the 14th century, derived from the Middle English 'feryman' which means 'one who operates a ferry'. The concept of ferrying people across bodies of water has been essential throughout history, and ferryman have played a crucial role in transportation. In mythology, the figure of Charon as the ferryman of the dead has been a prominent symbol in various cultures, representing the journey from life to death.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,976 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.