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boatman

/boht-muhn/US // ˈboʊt mən //UK // (ˈbəʊtmən) //

船夫,船工,船家,船民

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural boat·men.

    • : a person skilled in the use of small craft.
    • : a person who sells, rents, or works on boats.

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Examples

  • He knew people all over the region had long sent unwanted felines here, either dropping them off themselves or paying a boatman a few bucks to make the trip.

  • Their faith in a trustworthy and intelligent boatman was not equal to their faith in their own eyes, backed by ignorance!

  • If a man has hired a boatman, he shall give him six gur of corn per year.

  • If a boatman has grounded the ship of a man and has refloated her, he shall give money to half her price.

  • If a boatman has navigated a ship of sixty gur for a man, he shall give him two shekels of silver for his fee.

  • Then said the boatman: I will receive my life of thee if thou wilt give it me.