Fährmann
English translation: ferryman
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|  Selected response from: Yaotl Altan Mexico Local time: 16:52 | ||||||
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| 4 +8 | Ferryman |
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| 4 | boatman |
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| 4 -1 | Discover nature's paradise in a flat-bottomed boat with a ferryman of the reeds. |
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| 2 | chauffeur |
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peer agreement (net): -1Discover nature's paradise in a flat-bottomed boat with a ferryman of the reeds. Explanation: That might work... |
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boatman Explanation: I would use boatman - unless your other question about the type of boat makes things more specific. Boatman is generic for one who drives or rides in a boat. Hope this helps Reference: http://www.answers.com/boatman&r=67 |
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chauffeur Explanation: This is what they're called by Scudamore's Punting Company in Cambridge. see: http://www.ukattraction.com/a_print/print_entries_frames.php... Whether it's suitable for your specific context, I don't know, but it obviously can be used for boats. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 10 hrs (2007-09-17 08:44:20 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- or punter (see my answer to Flachboot) From the Wikipedia entry for punt: There is also punting on the River Neckar in Tübingen, Germany, using boats (called Stocherkahn) that are similar in design to Thames punts but are larger and deeper, and have a narrower bow and stern. Bench seats for passengers are provided down each side, and the punter stands on a small triangular deck at the stern. |
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2 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +8
peer agreement (net): +8Ferryman Explanation: The owner of a ferry boat -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 3 mins (2007-09-16 21:53:29 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- fer·ry·man /ˈfɛrimən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[fer-ee-muhn] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun, plural -men. a person who owns or operates a ferry. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ferryman -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 9 mins (2007-09-16 21:59:29 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- "Boat driver" is another suggestion if it's not a ferry. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 4 days (2007-09-21 16:19:53 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Vielen Danke! |
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