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waterman

UK
/ˈwɔːtəmən/
US
/ˈwɔtərmən/

Translations

watermannoun
watermen
pl
UK
/ˈwɔːtəmən/
US
/ˈwɔtərmən/
surfeurDans le sens hawaïen d'athlète polyvalent des sports nautiques.
The Hawaiian waterman excelled at both big-wave surfing and long-distance paddling.
Le surfeur hawaïen excellait aussi bien dans le surf de grosses vagues que dans le paddle de longue distance.
As a waterman, he spent most of his days out at sea, catching fish to sell at the market.
En tant que marin, il passait la plupart de ses journées en mer à pêcher du poisson pour le vendre au marché.
The waterman expertly navigated the ferry across the busy river.
Le batelier manœuvrait habilement le ferry à travers le fleuve très fréquenté.
livreur d'eau
The waterman made his rounds every morning, ensuring that each household had enough water for the day.
Le livreur d'eau faisait sa tournée chaque matin, veillant à ce que chaque foyer ait assez d'eau pour la journée.
Additional translations
athlète des sports nautiquesSens descriptif, notamment dans le contexte hawaïen.
porteur d'eauEmploi plus rare ou historique.
passeurSe dit surtout d'une personne qui transporte des passagers sur un cours d'eau.
pêcheurDans le sens de personne vivant de la pêche.
Synonyms
sailor
boater
mariner
oarsman
fisherman
watermennoun

waterman

watermen
pl
UK
/ˈwɔːtəmən/
US
/ˈwɔtərmən/
bateliersSe dit surtout des personnes qui assurent le transport sur l’eau, notamment sur les rivières.
The watermen navigated the river with ease, transporting passengers across the busy waterway.
Les bateliers naviguaient sur la rivière avec aisance, transportant les passagers d’une rive à l’autre sur cette voie d’eau très fréquentée.
Additional translations
nautistesEmploi plus rare pour des personnes pratiquant des sports nautiques.
Synonyms
fishermen
boatmen
mariners
sailors
watermen

Definitions

watermannoun
A person skilled in rowing or boating, especially one who makes a living by transporting passengers across a river or other body of water.
The waterman expertly navigated the ferry across the busy river.
A person who works or lives on the water, such as a fisherman or a sailor.
As a waterman, he spent most of his days out at sea, catching fish to sell at the market.
A person who supplies water, especially one who delivers water to homes or businesses.
The waterman made his rounds every morning, ensuring that each household had enough water for the day.
An athlete who is highly skilled in a variety of water sports such as surfing, paddle-boarding, and open-water swimming.
The Hawaiian waterman excelled at both big-wave surfing and long-distance paddling.
watermennoun
People who work on or are skilled in handling boats, especially those who operate ferries or transport goods and passengers on rivers and other bodies of water.
The watermen navigated the river with ease, transporting passengers across the busy waterway.
Individuals who participate in water-based sports or activities, such as surfing, rowing, or sailing.
The competition attracted watermen from all over the country, eager to showcase their skills in the regatta.
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