scowman

/ˈskoʊmən/

Definitions

1. noun

A man who drives a scow (a type of flat-bottomed boat) for a living, especially one who transports goods.

“The scowman navigated the river with great skill, delivering the cargo to its destination.”

2. noun

A person who loads or unloads a scow.

“The scowman was responsible for ensuring the cargo was properly secured on the scow.”

Synonyms

  • flatboat operator
  • flatboatman

Antonyms

  • boat captain