zanjero

/zaŋˈxeɾo/

Definitions

1. noun

A ferryman, especially in Mexico and parts of Central America.

“The zanjero carefully navigated the boat across the lake.”

2. verb

To ferry or transport people or goods across a body of water.

“To zanjero the tourists across the river, the boatman took a shortcut.”

Synonyms

  • boatman
  • ferryman
  • transporter

Antonyms

  • landlubber
  • stay-at-home