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doryman

doryman

9.6
A person who rows a small flat-bottomed fishing boat
  • noun
  • /ˈdɔːrimən/
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  • With steady strokes, the doryman propelled his small boat across the lake.

Examples

  • The doryman skillfully navigated the rough waters.

  • Each doryman prepared his boat before sunrise to begin the day's work.

  • The experienced doryman navigated the rough waters with ease.

  • Stories of brave dorymen are common in coastal fishing communities.

  • Many dorymen work hard to catch fish every day.

  • The doryman expertly navigated the narrow waters to catch fish.

  • As the sun set, the doryman prepared his boat for the night’s return.

Synonyms

boatman
vsdoryman
7 2.8

A man who rows or steers a boat to carry people across water

applies instead to someone who rows or works on a small fishing boat
oarsman
vsdoryman
1 4.4

A person who rows a boat, often in a team

works specifically on a small flat fishing boat
boatsman
vsdoryman
1 4.0

A person who rows or guides a small boat

focuses on rowing or working on a small fishing boat

Surface Forms

doryman singular
dorymen plural

Morphology

doryman = dory + man (transparent) = dory + man

Clear compound of 'dory' + 'man' meaning a person who works on or rows a dory; straightforward for learners who know 'dory' and 'man'.

Etymology

The word doryman joins dory and man. A dory is a simple flat-bottom 'small boat' used for fishing, so a doryman is a person who rows or works on that boat, like a 'fisherman' who uses a dory.