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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A boatperson who propels a gondola, especially in Venice.
2. 2
   a (Venetian) boatman who propels a gondola wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bargeebargemanbargerboat-handlerboaterboatman

Example

More examples

"He works as a gondolier in Venice."

Etymology

From Italian gondoliere, through French gondolier. By surface analysis, gondola + -ier.

Related phrases

venetian boatman who propels gondola

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