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.
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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
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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.