raftsman
- noun
- /ˈræfts.mən/
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balsista
- In the 19th century, a raftsman would often be responsible for transporting timber to distant markets.
Examples
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The crew included a skilled raftsman who knew how to navigate treacherous waters.
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The seasoned raftsman steered his raft steadily down the wide, swirling river.
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The raftsman skillfully navigated the river.
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Many raftsmen work along the Amazon River.
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The experienced raftsman skillfully navigated the river, pointing out the local wildlife along the way.
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As a raftsman, he often takes tourists on scenic rides through the beautiful waterways of the region.
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The raftsman shared stories of his adventures on the river while paddling to the next stop.
Synonyms
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6.4
A person who takes people across a river or lake by boat
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2.8
A man who rows or steers a boat to carry people across water
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6.4
A person who travels down a river on a raft, usually for sport
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7.9
A person who moves a boat to carry people across rivers or canals
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4.0
A person who rows or guides a small boat
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7.0
A person who works or lives by a river, for example as a boatman
A person who works on a raft to carry people or goods along a river
A woman who travels in a raft, often as a job or sport
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Raftsman comes from the parts raft and man. A raft is a simple 'flat, floating platform' often made of logs, so a raftsman is a person who travels on or steers a raft as part of their work.