boater

Examples

• All

• Once, a marooned boater drifted near the surf after his engine failed.

  Fiction book (1994)

• And remember, a sober boater is a safe boater.

  Paranormal Island (2014)

• Just looking at another rookie boater out here.

  Paranormal Island (2014)

• Michelle Foltynewicz, 20, and her dad were the first boaters at the scene.

  Academic text (2011)

• For example, the Department of Conservation in New Zealand considers recreational boaters a potential threat.

  Academic text (1998)

• At present, many boaters are obeying the law but do not believe that the law is justified.

  Academic text (1998)

• In April 2003, more than 1,500 boaters participated in the race.

  Academic text (2006)

• Signs warning boaters and swimmers to keep away were posted along the shore.

  Fiction book (2002)

• On the lake, boaters were specks, fishermen getting in their last catches before the season closed.

  Fiction book (1997)

• On sunny weekends, many boaters gather at the lake to enjoy the warm weather.

Synonyms

R

rower

vsboater

13 2.1

A person who uses oars to move a boat, often for sport

refers to any pleasure rider or driver, not only oared propulsion

K

kayaker

vsboater

5 3.4

A person who sits in a small narrow boat and uses a two-bladed paddle

is a more general pleasure rider, not limited to that specific craft

P

paddler

vsboater

4 3.9

A person who moves a canoe or kayak using a long flat tool to push water

is broader, applying to any leisure riding or driving of small craft

Y

yachtsman

vsboater

3 7.0

A person who owns a yacht or sails one as a hobby

is the non-gendered leisure operator or passenger across craft types

C

canoeist

vsboater

1 3.9

A person who paddles a canoe for fun or sport

is the wider leisure operator, not specific to that narrow craft

O

oarsman

vsboater

1 4.4

A person who rows a boat, often in a team

is general leisure craft user, not gendered or crew-specific

B

boatsman

vsboater

1 4.0

A person who rows or guides a small boat

is a general recreational rider or driver rather than a skilled professional

B

boatwoman

vsboater

5.8

A woman who drives or guides a boat, often as her job

is a leisure rider or driver rather than an occupational worker

S

sailboater

vsboater

3.5

A person who sails or rides in a sailboat

is any leisure craft user, not limited to wind propulsion

Y

yachtsperson

vsboater

8.0

A person who owns or sails a yacht

is broader, covering anyone enjoying any small craft for pleasure

Y

yachtswoman

vsboater

7.9

A woman who sails a yacht for sport or as a hobby

is a general pleasure rider or driver regardless of vessel type

Y

yachter

vsboater

7.9

A person who spends time on a yacht for fun

covers any pleasure craft users, not only those with large private vessels

Y

yachty

vsboater

• Informal

8.9

A person who often spends time on large private boats

is the neutral term for anyone enjoying riding or driving craft for fun

P

punter

vsboater

• UK

9.1

A person who uses a long pole to move a flat boat on shallow water

is the general pleasure rider or driver, not restricted to pole propulsion

P

poler

vsboater

8.7

A person who moves a boat by pushing a pole against the bottom of a river or canal

is a general leisure operator or rider, not defined by pole use

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology