noun
boater
Boater (noun) means someone who travels by boat.
noun
1
Someone who travels by boat.
2
Synonym of boatman, particularly its captain.
3
A straw hat, very stiff, with a flat brim and crown.
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Etymology
From Middle English botere; equivalent to boat + -er. The use of the term for a straw hat stems from the fact that straw hats were the preferred head covering during sunny boat trips on canals and rivers.
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What is the meaning of boater?
"boater" (noun) means someone who travels by boat.
What are the different meanings of boater?
"boater" has 3 main meanings: 1. Someone who travels by boat; 2. Synonym of boatman, particularly its captain; 3. A straw hat, very stiff, with a flat brim and crown.