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sweepman 
n. the man operating the sweep on a river scow.
See also: tail-sweep
- 1940 [A scow] is manned by a crew of six, among whom the most highly skilled job is that of the sweepman who steers the boat from the rear by means of a huge oar.
- 1940 [A scow] is manned by a crew of six, among whom the most highly skilled job is that of the sweepman who steers the boat from the rear by means of a huge oar.