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watermanship noun[ U ] uk /ˈwɔː.tə.mən.ʃɪp/ us /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.mən.ʃɪp/ the skill of using a boat, working on a boat, or doing something that takes place in the water, such as swimming: She spent eight weeks at a watermanship training camp in preparation for getting her boat pilot's licence. The military skills competition tested their abilities in shooting, diving, and watermanship. The scout received a merit badge for outstanding watermanship. True watermanship skills can only be acquired and perfected through extensive experience. I borrowed some dinghies in which children could be taught watermanship. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Sailing & boating age of sail aweigh bargee bargeman bear away maritime navigable ocean-going outsail passage portage rafter rafting sail sailing sea legs seafaring seamanship shipboard under sailidiom
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