Thesaurus: waterman

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1. n. A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a boatman; a ferryman.
2. n. An attendant on cab stands, etc., who supplies water to the horses.
3. n. A water demon.
4. n. a man who drives or rides in a boat
5. 1. A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a boatman; a ferryman. 2. An attendant on cab stands, etc., who supplies water to the horses. [Eng.] Dickens. 3. A water demon. Tylor.
6. n:100 n someone who drives or rides in a boat