How to Pronounce "deckhand"
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Definition
A deckhand is a member of a boat or ship's crew who does basic tasks and manual work on the deck, such as handling ropes and maintaining the ship.
Listen in Context
He started as a deckhand when he was young.
It's not easy being a deckhand on a busy fishing boat.
She worked her way up from deckhand to captain in just five years.
When the storm hit, every deckhand had to act fast.