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Etymology
water + man
Noun
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- surfing A man skilled in multiple aquatic disciplines, such as surfing, bodysurfing, undersea diving, canoe paddling, fishing, etc.
- A boatman or an oarsman who has attained a particular level of knowledge or skill.
Usage notes
Describing someone as a waterman is the highest honour in the surfing community and is reserved to those with long-standing and indisputably significant all-round achievements.
Related terms
waterwoman
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