1. plural of waterman; people who work on or operate boats, especially those who transport passengers or goods by water
Usage: nautical; historical

Examples

• The watermen rowed their passengers across the Thames.
• Local watermen provided ferry services between the islands.
• The guild of watermen regulated river transport in medieval London.
• Experienced watermen knew every current and tide in the harbor.
• The watermen’s boats lined the dock waiting for customers.
• During the storm, the watermen secured their vessels safely.