1. a person who works on or operates boats, especially for transporting passengers or goods on water
Usage: nautical
2. a person skilled in water sports or activities

Examples

• The old waterman ferried passengers across the river every day.
• Local watermen knew the best fishing spots in the bay.
• He worked as a waterman, taking tourists on boat tours.
• The experienced waterman navigated the choppy waters with ease.
• As a skilled waterman, she excelled at both sailing and swimming.
• The waterman’s knowledge of tides was invaluable to the fishing fleet.