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ferryman

UK
/ˈfɛrɪmən/
US
/ˈfɛrɪmən/

Translations

ferrymanadjective
UK
/ˈfɛrɪmən/
US
/ˈfɛrɪmən/
Used attributively (e.g., "ferryman schedule"), so an ADJECTIVE part of speech is added.
ferrymannoun
ferrymen
pl
UK
/ˈfɛrɪmən/
US
/ˈfɛrɪmən/
The ferryman guided the boat across the river.
Перевозчик направлял лодку через реку.
The ferryman waited for the passengers to board the ferry.
Паромщик ждал, пока пассажиры сядут на паром.
Synonyms
boatman
waterman
ferry operator
ferry guide

Definitions

ferrymanadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a ferryman or the service of ferrying.
The ferryman schedule was posted on the dock.
ferrymannoun
A person who operates a ferry, especially one who transports people and goods across a river or other body of water.
The ferryman guided the boat across the river, ensuring all passengers reached the other side safely.
In mythology, a figure who transports souls of the deceased across a river to the afterlife, such as Charon in Greek mythology.
In the ancient tale, the ferryman demanded a coin for passage to the underworld.
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