What is another word for lighterman?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪtəmən] (IPA)

Lighterman, a word used to describe someone who operates a barge or boat to transport goods on water, has several synonyms. One of the popular synonyms is a bargee, a term that is prevalent in the United Kingdom. Another synonym is a bargeman, used widely in the United States. A lighterman can also be referred to as a waterman, especially when they operate the vessel on rivers or canals. The term "navvy" can also be used as a synonym for lighterman, although it primarily refers to a laborer who constructs waterways instead of operating them. Regardless of the synonym used, a lighterman's importance in the transportation of goods is undeniable.

Synonyms for Lighterman:

What are the hypernyms for Lighterman?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    boatman, oarsman, sailor, dockside worker, marine transport worker, water transport worker.

Usage examples for Lighterman

The offensive antics of a lighterman in mid-stream, who nearly fell overboard in his efforts to attract his attention, he ignored.
"Ship's Company, The Entire Collection"
W.W. Jacobs
Their suspicions were fully confirmed therein by the lighterman who saw Billings and Wood throw the same into the dock, as before mentioned.
"Lives Of The Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences"
Arthur L. Hayward
Bowen's crew dispersing, Captain White went to Methelage, where he lived ashore with the king, not having an opportunity of getting off the island, till another pirate ship, called the Prosperous, commanded by one Howard, who had been bred a lighterman on the river Thames, came in.
"The Pirates Own Book"
Charles Ellms

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