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Synonyms for ferryman


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fer-ee-muh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɛr i mən



Définition of ferryman

  • As in oarsman : noun rower
Example sentences :
  • The ferryman emerged from the willows and stepped into his boat.
  • Extract from : « Maid Marian » by Thomas Love Peacock
  • "Just time to do it by the skin of your teeth, Capt'n," shouted the ferryman.
  • Extract from : « Capt'n Davy's Honeymoon » by Hall Caine
  • "And well you may be with the gallows waiting for you at Rennes," growled the ferryman.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The ferryman could only talk Dutch, and so Mr. George could not ask him what was to pay.
  • Extract from : « Rollo in Holland » by Jacob Abbott
  • Pence Oiler, the ferryman, sat in the corner puffing at a cob pipe.
  • Extract from : « Shawn of Skarrow » by James Tandy Ellis
  • The ferryman took his pipe from his mouth 86 and regarded the party quizzically.
  • Extract from : « Chasing an Iron Horse » by Edward Robins
  • The ferryman placed his pipe on the ground with the greatest composure.
  • Extract from : « Chasing an Iron Horse » by Edward Robins
  • I hoped I had made it clear that after this week you cease to be ferryman.
  • Extract from : « Shining Ferry » by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
  • But it was not to retire for the night that the ferryman entered his dormitory.
  • Extract from : « Rookwood » by William Harrison Ainsworth
  • A gruff Hollander by the name of Peter Houter was the ferryman.
  • Extract from : « The Black Buccaneer » by Stephen W. Meader

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