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Recent Examples of boatman from the Web
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Someone else reports having seen an open leishmaniasis sore on one of the boatmen.
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An authentic boatman who built his own puparìn, a graceful, gondola-like rowing boat that makes Brunetti swoon, Casati loves every watery inch of his domain.
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The Interior Department’s Office of Inspector General released a report alleging sexual harassment by male boatmen at the Grand Canyon’s river district that had continued for almost 20 years.
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First Known Use of boatman
13th century
BOATMAN Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of boatman for English Language Learners
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: a person (especially a man) who works on, rents, or operates boats; especially : a person who you pay to take you somewhere in a boat
BOATMAN Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of boatman for Students
boatmen
\-mən\: a person who works on, handles, or operates boats
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