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waterman

The correct spelling is waterman.

How to pronounce waterman

noun

Say it like: Wat-erm-an

The correct spelling is waterman. A seaman, a sailor.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A seaman, a sailor.
  2. 2.A man who lives or works on the water; a boatman.
  3. 3.Someone who distributes or supplies water for a living; a water-carrier.
  4. 4.Specifically, an attendant on cab stands who supplies water to the horses.
  5. 5.A man skilled in multiple aquatic sports disciplines, such as surfing, bodysurfing, undersea diving, canoe paddling, fishing, etc.

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