deck hand

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deck hand

A member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor.

deck hand

1. (Transport / Nautical Terms) a seaman assigned various duties, such as mooring and cargo handling, on the deck of a ship

2. (Transport / Nautical Terms) (in Britain) a seaman over 17 years of age who has seen sea duty for at least one year

3. (Transport / Nautical Terms) a helper aboard a yacht

Translations

deck hand n → mozzo

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