boatmen
They work oars
Boatmen is the plural of boatman—a person who operates, rows, or works on a boat.
The term typically suggests small watercraft rather than large ships: ferrymen, river guides, or those who rent out rowboats.
The boatmen waited at the dock for tourists.
In some contexts, boatmen are figures of folklore who ferry passengers across mythic waters.
One who shuttles across water
- gondolierVenetian waterway operator
- oarsmanOne who propels boats
- punterOne who kicks footballs
- scullerOne who propels a boat
steersman · raftsman · bargee · waterman · paddler · canoeist · bargeman · poler
Vessel's steering mechanism
- tillerBoat steering lever
- oarsBladed poles for boats
- poleCylindrical shaft or extremity
- paddleFlat-bladed water tool
rudder · deck · bow · stern · port · starboard · mooring · anchor
Conveying across water
- polingPropelling craft by push-stick
- puntingSurrendering possession via kick
- paddlingStroking water with blades
- rowingPulling oars to move
hauling · towing · portage · cargo · passengers · crossing · hire · livery
Travel from place to place
- crossingPoint where paths intersect
- passageSegment of text
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- navigationDetermining position and course
upstream · downstream · traverse · excursion · tour · lake · delta · estuary
ferryman
One who shuttles across water
sculler · steersman · raftsman · bargee · waterman · paddler · canoeist · bargeman · poler · sampan
helm
Vessel's steering mechanism
paddle · rudder · deck · bow · stern · port · starboard · mooring · anchor · rigging
ferrying
Conveying across water
- polingPropelling craft by push-stick
- puntingSurrendering possession via kick
- paddlingStroking water with blades
rowing · hauling · towing · portage · cargo · passengers · crossing · hire · livery · riverside
journey
Travel from place to place
- crossingPoint where paths intersect
- passageSegment of text
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
navigation · upstream · downstream · traverse · excursion · tour · lake · delta · estuary · tributary
sculling
Double-oar rowing technique
finish · recovery · shell · regatta · crew · blades · bowman · feathering · racing · ergometer
- river culturefishing, ferry crossing, river trade, houseboats, floating markets
- River Historysteamboats, keelboats, river trade, river ports, rivermen
- Canal Heritagecanal locks, canal boats, towpath, locks, lock gates
- Loire residentsvintners, winemakers