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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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