ferrywoman
- noun
- /ˈfɛriˌwʊmən/
- The ferrywoman guided the boat across the river.
Examples
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The town appointed its first female ferrywoman last summer, breaking a century-old tradition.
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The ferrywoman guided the boat safely across the river during the heavy storm.
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As a ferrywoman, she takes pride in ensuring every passenger has a pleasant journey.
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A skilled ferrywoman can navigate through tough waters.
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As a ferrywoman, she takes pride in ensuring every passenger has a pleasant journey.
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The ferrywoman guided the boat safely across the river during the heavy storm.
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The town appointed its first female ferrywoman last summer, breaking a century-old tradition.
Synonyms
A person who takes people across a river or lake by boat
A man who rows or steers a boat to carry people across water
A person who moves a boat to carry people across rivers or canals
A person who drives a boat that carries people or cars across water
A person who rows or guides a small boat
A woman who drives or guides a boat, often as her job
A woman who steers a ship or boat
A woman who controls the direction of a boat or ship
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word ferrywoman comes from ferry, a word that meant 'to carry', and woman, meaning 'a female person', so a ferrywoman is literally a woman who carries people or goods across water.