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ferryman

/ˈfɛrɪmən/

ferrymannoun

ferrymen

/ˈfɛrɪmən/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

ferry operator

ferry guide

ferrymanadjective

/ˈfɛrɪmən/

Used attributively (e.g., "ferryman schedule"), so an ADJECTIVE part of speech is added.

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of a ferryman or the service of ferrying.

The ferryman schedule was posted on the dock.