noun
boatman
Boatman (noun) means a person who operates or works on a small boat, often as its captain. Example: “The boatman ferried passengers across the river all day.”
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A person who operates or works on a small boat, often as its captain.
"The boatman ferried passengers across the river all day."
How to use boatman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to operate a boat.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From boat plus man, originally naming the occupation.
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What does “boatman” mean?
The word “boatman” means a person who operates or works on a small boat, often as its captain. In plain terms, someone whose job is to operate a boat.
How do you use “boatman” in a sentence?
Here is “boatman” used in a sentence: “The boatman ferried passengers across the river all day.”
What part of speech is “boatman”?
“Boatman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of boatman?
"boatman" (noun) means a person who operates or works on a small boat, often as its captain.
