marshman

Translations

marshmannoun
marshmen
pl
болотникчеловек, живущий или работающий на болотах, обслуживающий мелиорационные сооружения
The marshman rose at dawn to check the sluice gates along the broadland dykes.
Болотник встал на рассвете, чтобы проверить шлюзы вдоль дамб.
marshmanadjective
Attributive use of the noun; relational, normally not compared.
болотничийотносящийся к болотникам и их работе
Traditional marshman tools are displayed in the local museum.
В местном музее выставлены традиционные болотничьи инструменты.

Definitions

marshmannoun
A person who lives in or is employed to manage and maintain marshland, especially the drainage ditches and grazing areas.
The marshman rose at dawn to check the sluice gates along the broadland dykes.
By extension, an inhabitant of a marshy district.
Centuries ago, the marshmen of the Fens developed unique methods of fishing and reed-cutting.
marshmanadjective
Relating to marshmen or to the work done in marshes.
Traditional marshman tools are displayed in the local museum.