The term "boatman-woman" refers to someone who operates a boat. However, there are a number of alternative, more specific words that can be used to describe someone who works in this profession. For example, a ferryman is someone who operates a ferry, transporting people and/or vehicles across a body of water. A gondolier is a boatman who operates a traditional Venetian gondola, often serving as a tour guide for tourists. A skipper is someone who is in charge of a sailing vessel, while a rower is someone who propels a boat through the water using oars. Other related words include waterman, canalman, and mariner.