noun
ferryman
FEHR-ee-muhn
noun
1
A person whose job is to operate a ferry.
"The ferryman waved as the last car boarded before departure."
How to Use Ferryman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who runs or pilots a ferry.
Common pairings
the old ferryman
pay the ferryman
Word Forms
ferrymen plural
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Etymology
From ferry + man.