watermen

Definition of watermennext
plural of waterman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for watermen
Noun
  • Boaters and fishermen enjoy a morning on and around the lake at Piney Run Park, with some taking part in the Panfish Tournament, held on Saturday, April 4.
    Brian T. Krista, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Three survivors were plucked from the sea by fishermen, and one landed safely in a field.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In the Dominican Republic, commercial fishers sometimes place a palm tree, floating upright and attached to a buoy, in the middle of the ocean.
    Mike Kurlansky, Outside, 29 Mar. 2026
  • To come to their finding, the researchers relied on interviews with local residents and fishers, as well as video footage, to piece together the timeline of events leading up to the mass strandings.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Watermen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watermen. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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