A young male occupant of a boat; a boy who is rowing, sailing, riding in, or otherwise situated in a small craft.
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A figurative expression for a young person placed in a solitary, precarious, or transitional circumstance, often implying vulnerability or isolation.
A literary trope denoting an inexperienced individual navigating new or challenging circumstances (occasionally used to evoke underdog or coming‑of‑age themes).