watermanship

noun

wa·​ter·​man·​ship ˈwȯ-tər-mən-ˌship How to pronounce watermanship (audio)
ˈwä-
: the business, skill, or art of a waterman: such as
a
: technique or expertness in rowing
b
: technique or expertness in swimming

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of watermanship was in 1830

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Cite this Entry

“Watermanship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watermanship. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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