watermen

Meanings

• noun

  Men who make their living on or near the water, such as fishermen, sailors, or ferry operators.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with watermen
dreams , teams , beams , seams

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Homophones

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1. waterman (en) : A man who works on or near water
   

2. waterman (en) : A man who transports passengers or goods in a small boat
   

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Variants

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waterman , watermen

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Forms

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waterman's, watermen's

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'wætermann' meaning 'water man'.

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Trivia

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1. Watermen were once the primary means of transportation in London, England.

2. The Watermen's Hall in London is one of the oldest surviving livery companies.

3. Watermen often use a 'pole' to push off from the shore or pier.

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Related Concepts

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1. fisherman: A person who catches fish for a living

2. sailor: A person who works on a ship or boat

3. oarsman: A person who rows a boat using oars

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Culture

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Watermen have played an essential role in various cultures throughout history. In England, watermen were part of the Thames Watermen's Company, which dates back to the 15th century. They have been depicted in art, literature, and music, such as in the works of Charles Dickens and George Gissing.

How to Memorize "watermen"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a man rowing a boat on a body of water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'watermen' with 'fishermen' or 'sailors'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Watermen work on water'.

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