boatman
word
Definition
A boatman is a man whose job is to operate or guide boats, especially small ones like rowboats or ferries.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in literary, rural, or historical contexts rather than in daily life. In most modern situations, 'boat operator', 'ferryman', or 'rower' are used instead. 'Boatman' always refers to a male; 'boatwoman' is rare.
Spanish: barquero - barquero (persona que maneja una barca) - remeroPortuguese (BR): barqueiro - canoeiroPortuguese (PT): barqueiro - barqueiro (pessoa que conduz um barco)Chinese (Simplified): 船夫Chinese (Traditional): 船夫Hindi: नाविक - नाव चलानेवालाArabic: مُجَدِّف - صاحب القارب
Example Sentences
The boatman rowed us across the river.
basic
A boatman waited by the dock for passengers.
basic
The old boatman told us stories about the lake.
basic
We paid the boatman a few coins for the ride.
natural
The boatman knew every curve of the river by heart.
natural
Without the help of the boatman, we would have been lost.
natural