noun
- a person who operates, manages, or works on a boat
Usage: often used in compounds or specific contexts (e.g., ferryboatsman, tugboatsman); less common than 'boatman'
Examples
- The experienced boatsman navigated the narrow canal with ease.
- A skilled boatsman must understand weather patterns and water conditions.
- The ferryboatsman helped passengers board the vessel.
- He worked as a boatsman on the river for over twenty years.