raftman
- noun
- /ˈræftmən/
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balsista
- The seasoned raftman guided the makeshift vessel down the winding river.
Examples
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Many stories from the frontier feature a hardy raftman navigating dangerous rapids.
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During the spring floods, a raftman was an essential figure in the logging camps.
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The raftman skillfully navigated the river.
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Many raftmen work along the Amazon River.
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During the spring floods, a raftman was essential for transporting logs down the river.
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Many stories from the frontier highlight a brave raftman guiding people through turbulent waters.
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The experienced raftman maneuvered the boat expertly to avoid the rocky shore.
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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7.5
A person who steers a long flat boat to move goods along rivers or canals
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7.0
A person who works or lives by a river, for example as a boatman
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4.0
A person who rows or guides a small boat
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2.5
A person who drives a boat that carries people or cars across water
A person who travels on or steers a raft for work
A woman who travels in a raft, often as a job or sport
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Raftman comes from the two simple parts raft ('a flat boat') and man ('person'), so it paints an easy picture. Think of a person on a wooden raft guiding people or goods down a river, which is exactly why a raftman means someone who travels by or works on a raft.