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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.
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