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waterman

Pronunciation: /ˈwɔːtəmən/

Definition of waterman

noun (plural watermen)

a boatman.
an oarsman who has attained a particular level of knowledge or skill.

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Definition of waterman in the US English dictionary

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offing

/ ˈɒfɪŋ

noun

the more distant part of the sea in view …

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