waterman
|wa/ter/man|
B2
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/ˈwɔːtərmən/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɔːtəmən/
person working on water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'waterman' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'waterman,' where 'water' meant 'water' and 'man' meant 'person.'
Historical Evolution
'waterman' changed from the Middle English word 'waterman' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who works on water,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who works on or operates a boat, especially one who ferries passengers across a body of water.
The waterman skillfully navigated the boat across the river.
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Last updated: 2025/02/05 00:51