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woodsman

Woodsman (noun) means a person, typically a man, who is skilled at living and working in forests. Example: “The old woodsman could track a deer for miles without losing the trail.”

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A person, typically a man, who is skilled at living and working in forests.
"The old woodsman could track a deer for miles without losing the trail."

How to use woodsman

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In plain EnglishSomeone experienced and skilled in forest life and work — chopping wood, tracking, camping, and so on.

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Word forms

woodsmen plural

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Etymology

From "woods" plus "-man," an extension of the older word "woodman."

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What does “woodsman” mean?

The word “woodsman” means a person, typically a man, who is skilled at living and working in forests. In plain terms, someone experienced and skilled in forest life and work — chopping wood, tracking, camping, and so on.

How do you use “woodsman” in a sentence?

Here is “woodsman” used in a sentence: “The old woodsman could track a deer for miles without losing the trail.”

What part of speech is “woodsman”?

“Woodsman” is a noun.

What is the meaning of woodsman?

"woodsman" (noun) means a person, typically a man, who is skilled at living and working in forests.

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