Definition of "waterman" in English

noun

1. (obsolete) A seaman, a sailor.

2. A man who lives or works on the water; a boatman.

3. Someone who distributes or supplies water for a living; a water-carrier.

4. (dated) Specifically, an attendant on cab stands who supplies water to the horses.

5. (surfing) A man skilled in multiple aquatic sports disciplines, such as surfing, bodysurfing, undersea diving, canoe paddling, fishing, etc.