What is another word for barge-man?

Pronunciation: [bˈɑːd͡ʒmˈan] (IPA)

A barge-man is someone who operates or works on a barge, a flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods. There are several synonyms for the term barge-man such as boatman, waterman, mariner, skipper, helmsman, and navigator. Boatman is a common synonym for a barge-man, it refers to a person who operates any kind of boat. Waterman is also used for someone who works on a barge and other water vessels. Mariner is a synonym used for a seafarer and is not limited to barge-workers only. Skipper is another term used for the captain or the person in charge of overseeing a barge. Helmsman and navigator are used for someone who steers and navigates a watercraft.

What are the hypernyms for Barge-man?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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