Associations to the word «Boater»

Wiktionary

BOATER, noun. (nautical) Someone who travels by boat.
BOATER, noun. (nautical) One who works on a boat, especially as captain.
BOATER, noun. A straw hat, very stiff, with a flat brim and crown.

Dictionary definition

BOATER, noun. A stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown.
BOATER, noun. Someone who drives or rides in a boat.

Wise words

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