English Explanatory Dictionary

poleman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who propels a boat using a pole.
  2. One who tests the depth of the water using a pole, while aboard a vessel.

Word forms

poleman polemen

Etymology

From pole + -man.

Synonyms

poler polesman
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