lighterman
[ lahy-ter-muhn ]
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How to use lighterman in a sentence
The offensive antics of a lighterman in mid-stream, who nearly fell overboard in his efforts to attract his attention, he ignored.
Ship's Company, The Entire Collection | W.W. JacobsAs a lighterman he did better, until the building of a wharf ruined his business.
By-Ways of War | James Jeffrey RocheHe was the son of a lighterman, and for many years stood behind a counter and sold books.
Old and New London | Walter Thornbury"That's me," said the lighterman, as he pushed his unwieldy craft from the jetty.
His Other Self | W.W. Jacobs
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