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boatman
noun boat·man \ˈbōt-mən\
: a person (especially a man) who works on, rents, or operates boats; especially : a person who you pay to take you somewhere in a boat
Full Definition of BOATMAN
: a man who works on, deals in, or operates boats
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First Known Use of BOATMAN
14th century
BOATMAN Defined for Kids
boatman
noun boat·man \ˈbōt-mən\
plural boat·men \-mən\
Definition of BOATMAN for Kids
: a person who works on, handles, or operates boats
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