seaman
word
Definition
A seaman is a person who works on a ship, especially as a member of the crew who is not an officer.
Usage & Nuances
'Seaman' is a formal and somewhat old-fashioned term, often used in military or maritime contexts. The plural is 'seamen.' More commonly, 'sailor' is used for general situations. In navies, 'seaman' is a rank below 'officer.'
Spanish: marineroPortuguese (BR): marinheiroPortuguese (PT): marinheiroChinese (Simplified): 水手Chinese (Traditional): 水手Hindi: नाविकArabic: بحارBengali: নাবিক - সামুদ্রিক কর্মীRussian: матрос - морякJapanese: 水夫 - 船員Vietnamese: thủy thủ - thủy binhKorean: 선원Turkish: denizci - gemiciUrdu: ملاح - بحری عملہIndonesian: pelaut - awak kapal
Example Sentences
The seaman cleaned the deck every morning.
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My uncle is a seaman and travels around the world.
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The seaman helped tie the ship to the dock.
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He always dreamed of being a seaman, sailing across the open sea.
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It’s not easy being a seaman—the days are long and you miss home.
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The ship’s captain called for all seamen to report to the main deck.
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