scalloper

/ˈskæloʊpər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who catches scallops, especially by diving from a boat

“The scalloper had been fishing in the same waters for years.”

2. noun

a boat used for catching scallops, especially one with a diver on board

“The scalloper chugged along the coast, its crew on the lookout for signs of scallops.”

Synonyms

  • diver
  • scallop fisherman

Antonyms

  • landlubber