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waterman

noun C2
  1. A man who lives or works on the water; a boatman.
  2. Someone who distributes or supplies water for a living; a water-carrier.
  3. Specifically, an attendant on cab stands who supplies water to the horses. (dated)
  4. A man skilled in multiple aquatic sports disciplines, such as surfing, bodysurfing, undersea diving, canoe paddling, fishing, etc.

Plural watermen

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