watermen

noun

plural of waterman
as in anglers

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  1. anglers
  2. fishermen
  3. fishers
Noun
  • In addition, the states will collect catch information from anglers and for-hire captains to monitor catches and gain insight into changes in angler behavior under pilot program requirements.
    — Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 9 May 2026
Definition of anglers
Noun
  • But after circling a few times, the shark spat out the bait, leaving fishermen on the pier stunned.
    — Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Staff cutbacks also resulted in the agency reducing weather balloonsused to gather data fishermen rely on.
    — Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of fishermen
Noun
  • Past visitors include different types of tuna that have delighted sport fishers, and open-ocean red crabs that can change the poop color of birds that feast on them.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • With Project Hiu’s efforts currently focused on Maringkik Island, about 80 fishers turned local guides now take travelers snorkeling with species like blacktip reef sharks in coral forests, and on swims and sailing day trips around East Lombok.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of fishers
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“Watermen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/watermen. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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