lighterman

[ lahy-ter-muhn ]

noun

, plural light·er·men.

1. a person who navigates a lighter. light.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lighterman¹

First recorded in 1550–60; lighter ² + -man

Example Sentences

The offensive antics of a lighterman in mid-stream, who nearly fell overboard in his efforts to attract his attention, he ignored.

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As a lighterman he did better, until the building of a wharf ruined his business.

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He was the son of a lighterman, and for many years stood behind a counter and sold books.

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"That's me," said the lighterman, as he pushed his unwieldy craft from the jetty.

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