floatsmen

/ˈfloʊtzmən/

Definitions

1. noun

men who navigate or manage floating structures, such as ships or barges, particularly in a dockyard or harbor.

“The floatsmen worked tirelessly to repair the damaged ship before the storm arrived.”

Synonyms

  • dockworkers
  • shipwrights

Antonyms

  • landlubbers
  • shoremasters