sea·man

sea·man
/ˈsiːmən/ noun, pl -men [count]
1 : an experienced sailor
2 : a sailor in the U.S. or British Navy or the U.S. Coast Guard who is not an officer

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  • sea|man|ship — «SEE muhn shihp», noun. 1. skill in navigating or managing a ship at sea. 2. the skill of a good seaman …   Useful english dictionary

  • sea|man|like — «SEE muhn LYK», adjective, adverb. –adj. like a seaman; having or showing the skill of a good seaman: »seamanlike skill in tying knots. Seamanlike precautions were taken to safeguard the lives of passengers. –adv. in a seamanlike manner …   Useful english dictionary

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