Definition of "gondolier" []

• Nautical One who propels a gondola. (noun)

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• "&c. One day, he called a gondolier, desiring that he might be carried to the church of a certain saint."
• ""I still think being a gondolier is a man's job, but I am sure that with experience Giorgia will be able to do it easily," he said."
• "“Being a gondolier is a tradition and it is very difficult work.”"