cobleman

/ˈkɒbəlmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A fisherman, especially one who fishes on the coble (a traditional Northumbrian boat).

“He was a cobleman on the coast of Northumberland for over 20 years.”

2. noun

A person who builds or repairs cobles.

“He was a skilled cobleman and worked on many traditional boats.”

Synonyms

  • boatman
  • fisherman

Antonyms

  • landlubber
  • non-nautical