noun
- plural of boardman; men who work on or manage a board, especially in sports or maritime contexts
Usage: chiefly used in surfing and skateboarding communities; can also refer to crew members on ships or boats
Examples
- The boardmen paddled out to catch the morning waves.
- The ship's boardmen worked efficiently to maintain the vessel.
- Several experienced boardmen competed in the skateboarding championship.
- The boardmen on deck prepared the sails for departure.