1. a person who lives or works in a bay area, especially one engaged in fishing or maritime activities
Usage: regional; chiefly North American
2. a resident of a bay community or coastal settlement
Usage: regional

Examples

• The bayman set out early in the morning to check his fishing nets.
• Many baymen in the region have passed down their maritime skills through generations.
• The bayman's knowledge of local waters proved invaluable during the storm.
• Several baymen gathered at the dock to discuss the day's catch.
• As a bayman, he understood the rhythms of the tides better than anyone else in town.