able seaman

noun

Meaning

A seaman, especially one in the merchant navy, who has been trained or certified in all routine duties; a member of the Royal Navy rated between ordinary seaman and leading seaman or boatswain's mate

Etymology / origin

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Related words

able-bodied seaman(English)a.b.(English)seaman(English)ordinary seaman(English)able rating(English)seaman apprentice(English)lifeboatsman(English)shipman(English)

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Sources

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