Word Meanings - WATERMAN - Book Publishers vocabulary database

A man who plies for hire on rivers, lakes, or canals, or in harbors, in distinction from a seaman who is engaged on the high seas; a man who manages fresh-water craft; a boatman; a ferryman.

• WATERWITHE
  A vinelike plant (Vitis Caribæa) growing in parched districts in the West Indies, and containing a great amount of sap which is sometimes used for quenching thirst.
• Water hare
  A small American hare or rabbit (Lepus aquaticus) found on or near the southern coasts of the United States; -- called also water rabbit, and swamp hare.
• Water thrush
  A North American bird of the genus Seiurus, belonging to the Warbler family, especially the common species (S. Noveboracensis).
• WATERLANDERWATERLANDIAN
  One of a body of Dutch Anabaptists who separated from the Mennonites in the sixteenth century; -- so called from a district in North Holland denominated Waterland.
• Freshment
  Refreshment.
• Water-laid
  Having a left-hand twist; -- said of cordage; as, a water-laid, or left-hand, rope.
• Water viper
  See Water moccasin.
• WATERMILL
  A mill whose machinery is moved by water; -- distinguished from a windmill, and a steam mill.
• Water arum
  An aroid herb (Calla palustris) having a white spathe. It is an inhabitant of the north temperate zone.
• Watermen
  of Waterman
• FRESHNEW
  Unpracticed. [Obs.] Shak.
• WATERPARTRIDGE
  The ruddy duck. [Local, U. S.]
• Water boatman
  A boat bug.
• Water mouse
  Any one of several species of mice belonging to the genus Hydromys, native of Australia and Tasmania. Their hind legs are strong and their toes partially webbed. They live on the borders of streams, and swim well. They are remarkable as being the
• WATERBEETLE
  Any one of numerous species of aquatic beetles belonging to Dytiscus and allied genera of the family Dytiscidæ, and to various genera of the family Hydrophilidæ. These beetles swim with great agility, the fringed hind legs acting together like oars.
• WATERPRIVILEGE
  The advantage of using water as a mechanical power; also, the place where water is, or may be, so used. See under Privilege.
• Water cavy
  The capybara.
• Water pillar
  A waterspout.
• WATERCART
  A cart carrying water; esp., one carrying water for sale, or for sprinkling streets, gardens, etc.
• WATERSCREW
  A screw propeller.

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