Definition

A person who makes or constructs boats.

Example

The boatbuilder crafted a beautiful wooden sailboat.

Conversation

I met a fascinating boatbuilder at the festival yesterday.

Really? What did he tell you?

He shared some amazing stories about building custom boats.

That sounds awesome! I’d love to hear more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Boatbuilder → It is formed from "boat" (from Old English *bāt*, meaning a small vessel for traveling on water) and "builder" (from Old English *byldan*, meaning to construct or make). The word "boatbuilder" refers to a person who constructs or makes boats.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'constructs' ('builder') a 'small vessel' ('boat') for traveling on water — that's what a boatbuilder does.

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