Dictionary Entry

ferryman

noun

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Meaning

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a person who operates a boat to transport passengers across a body of water

Example Sentence

The ferryman collected coins before poling the skiff across the moonlit river.

Usage Note

Use when a story involves someone who earns a living by moving people over water in exchange for money or favors.

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