Seaman (Noun)
Meaning 1
Muckraking United States journalist who exposed bad conditions in mental institutions (1867-1922).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A man who serves as a sailor.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The seaman had spent over 20 years at sea, traveling to almost every corner of the globe.
- He enlisted in the navy as a young seaman, eager to see the world and serve his country.
- The grizzled old seaman told tales of his adventures on the high seas to anyone who would listen.
- After completing his training, the new seaman was assigned to a cargo ship sailing to Asia.
- The seaman's family had a long history of working at sea, and he was proud to be carrying on the tradition.
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- Deckhand
- Bo's'n
- Whaler
- Lighterman
- Bo'sun
- Able Seaman
- Bosun
- Steerer
- Bargee
- Helmsman
- Sea Lawyer
- Pilot
- Boatswain
- Officer