Ferryman

Synonyms of ferryman

• boatman
• waterman
• ferry operator

Antonyms of ferryman

• passenger
• pedestrian
• driver

Collocations of ferryman

river

Frequency: 80 %

The ferryman guided the boat across the river.

boat

Frequency: 70 %

The ferryman rowed the boat smoothly through the water.

crossing

Frequency: 60 %

The ferryman helped passengers with the crossing to the other side.

passengers

Frequency: 50 %

The ferryman welcomed the passengers aboard the boat.

journey

Frequency: 40 %

The ferryman's journey across the river was peaceful.

Idiomatic Expressions for ferryman

• Phrase: like a ferryman at the river Styx
  Meaning: to be in a state of waiting or anticipation
  Usage: This phrase alludes to the ferryman Charon who ferries souls across the river Styx in Greek mythology, symbolizing a state of transition or limbo.