Sailor (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any member of a ship's crew.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The sailor was tasked with climbing the rigging to repair a torn sail.
  • After years of working on cargo ships, the sailor decided to try his hand at sailing on a cruise liner.
  • The sailor was the first to spot the island on the horizon and alerted the rest of the crew.
  • Sailors from all over the world gathered at the port to celebrate the annual Maritime Festival.
  • The young sailor was struggling to keep his balance on the rocking deck during his first storm at sea.

Synonyms

  • Crewman

Hypernyms

  • Skilled Workman
  • Trained Worker

Hyponyms

  • Water Rat
  • Seaman
  • Tar
  • Yachtswoman
  • Jack-tar
  • Seafarer
  • Gob
  • Old Salt
  • Sea Dog
  • Jack

Related Words

  • Sail (verb)

Meaning 2

A stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • He carefully placed his sailor hat on the peg by the door.
  • She tried on the straw sailor hat with a blue ribbon, checking herself in the mirror.
  • At the store, you can buy sailor hats with interchangeable bands to match different outfits.
  • Sailor hats with flowers were once the norm in old pictures, often featured with flowy skirts and dark suits.
  • Most beach resort hats nowadays offer protection more so than those light and shallow old-fashioned straw sailor hats

Synonyms

  • Skimmer
  • Panama Hat
  • Leghorn
  • Boater
  • Straw Hat
  • Panama

Hypernyms

  • Lid
  • Hat
  • Chapeau

Meaning 3

A serviceman in the navy.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The young sailor had been on board the ship for three months before seeing land again.
  • Sailors like him spent months at a time on deployment, often with limited communication with their families.
  • During his tour of duty, the sailor traveled to numerous ports and encountered various cultures.
  • A typical day for a sailor in the navy included morning inspections and a range of physical tasks.
  • As a seasoned sailor, he was accustomed to the hardships of life at sea.

Synonyms

  • Bluejacket
  • Navy Man
  • Sailor Boy

Hypernyms

  • Military Man
  • Serviceman
  • Military Personnel

Hyponyms

  • Submariner
  • Coastguardsman
  • SEAL
  • Striker
  • Navy SEAL

Related Words

  • Sail (verb)
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