| Waterman 1. (n.) A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a boatman; a ferryman. 2. (n.) An attendant on cab stands, etc., who supplies water to the horses. 3. (n.) A water demon. Thesaurus Entries bargee, bargeman, barger, boat-handler, boater, boatsman, ferrier, ferryman, galley slave, gondolier, lighterman, oar, oarsman, punter, rower, waterman, yachter, yachtsman |