Definition

A person who moves a collection of logs on a raft down a river to a sawmill.

Example

The raftsman skillfully navigated the river with his load of logs.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a raftsman in action by the river?

No, I haven't! What do they actually do?

They transport logs on rafts to the sawmill, which is pretty impressive.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to watch them work sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Raftsman → It is formed from "raft" (from Old English *ræft*, meaning a flat structure for floating) and "-sman" (meaning a person who). A raftsman is a person who operates or works with a raft.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'raft' as a flat structure that floats on water, and the '-sman' indicates a person. So, a raftsman is someone who works with or operates a raft.

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