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Lighterman
Translation of "lighterman" into Russian
lighterman
Noun
UK
/ˈlaɪtə.mən/
US
/ˈlaɪtər.mən/
lightermen pl
The lighterman skillfully navigated the barge through the narrow canal.
Лодочник умело провел баржу через узкий канал.
Definitions
lighterman
Noun
UK
/ˈlaɪtə.mən/
US
/ˈlaɪtər.mən/
A person who operates or works on a lighter, a type of flat-bottomed barge used to transfer goods and passengers to and from ships in a harbor.
The lighterman skillfully navigated the barge through the busy harbor to deliver the cargo to the dock.
Historically, on the River Thames, a worker licensed to navigate lighters and transport goods between ships and the shore.
In the 19th century, a lighterman on the Thames had to complete a seven-year apprenticeship before earning his licence.
Idioms and phrases
apprentice lighterman
The apprentice lighterman learned the trade from his uncle.
ученик лайтэрмена
Ученик лайтэрмена учился мастерству у своего дяди.
experienced lighterman
An experienced lighterman can handle even the most difficult cargo.
опытный лайтэрмен
Опытный лайтэрмен может справиться даже с самым сложным грузом.
licensed lighterman
He worked for years as a licensed lighterman on the Thames.
лицензированный лайтэрмен
Он много лет работал лицензированным лайтэрменом на Темзе.
serve as a lighterman
He decided to serve as a lighterman after finishing school.
служить лайтэрменом
Он решил служить лайтэрменом после окончания школы.
Thames lighterman
Her grandfather was a well-known Thames lighterman.
лайтэрмен на Темзе
Её дед был известным лайтэрменом на Темзе.