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watermen

/ˈwɔːtərmɛn/ noun · British & US
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What does watermen mean?

noun

A man who works on or near the water, especially as a sailor or boatman. In the UK, a waterman is a licensed boatman who operates on the River Thames.

Example

"The watermen of the River Thames have been navigating the river for centuries."

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