watermen

[ˈwɒtərˌmɛn]

Definitions

1. noun

a man who fishes or works on the water, especially in a traditional or historical sense

“The watermen of the Thames River have been fishing for generations.”

2. noun

a man who rows or drives a boat, especially for hire

“The watermen at the dock offered to take us on a tour of the harbor.”

Synonyms

  • boatmen
  • fishermen

Antonyms

  • landlubber