What is another word for bargeman?

Pronunciation: [bˈɑːd͡ʒɛmən] (IPA)

A bargeman is a person who operates a barge, a flat-bottomed boat used for transporting goods on canals and rivers. Synonyms for bargeman include barge handler, barge operator, boatman, canal man, and riverman. These terms refer to individuals who have specialized knowledge and skills in navigating waterways and transporting goods efficiently. Barge handlers and operators are responsible for piloting barges on waterways safely and efficiently, while canal and rivermen are often involved in the loading and unloading of cargo. These synonyms reflect the importance of water transportation in many parts of the world and the skilled labor required to operate barges and other watercraft effectively.

What are the hypernyms for Bargeman?

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

    boat operator, marine worker, transportation worker, watercraft operator.

Usage examples for Bargeman

The boatman or bargeman takes care to learn the state of the tide, so that he may have the tide in his favour in making any journey.
"Political economy"
W. Stanley Jevons
The bargeman, as a traveled person, was guide, philosopher, and friend to all along the river, and so, when informed that his sheep were suffering from black murrain, and that all would be infected unless those already afflicted were killed, the farmer unquestioningly shot those that showed the strange symptoms, and threw the bodies into the river, whence they were presently collected by the astute "Mike," and turned into fair mutton for himself and passengers.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
V. On pinnacled St. Mary's Lingers the setting sun; Into the street the blackguards Are skulking one by one: Butcher and Boots and bargeman Lay pipe and pewter down; And with wild shout come tumbling out To join the Town and Gown.
"Verses and Translations"
C. S. C.

Related words: barges man, bargeman, barges transport, barge companies, barge transport, barge jobs, barge work, barge crew

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