Boatbuilder

/ˈboʊtbɪldər/ noun

Definition

A person who constructs or makes boats as their profession or craft.

Etymology

Compound of 'boat' + 'builder' (from Old English 'byldan' meaning to construct), a straightforward occupational term that has been used since medieval times.

Kelly Says

Boatbuilders were among the most respected craftspeople in medieval society—their skills in understanding wood, water pressure, and engineering made them essential to both trade and naval power.

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