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deckhand

deckhand - a member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor

Jack-tar, mariner, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, gob, Jack, tar - a man who serves as a sailor

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deckhand [ˈdɛkhænd] n → marinero de cubierta

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This, as well as the loss of a deckhand overboard, was the effect of the hurricane, and though the end of the trip came amid sunshine and sweet-scented tropical breezes, many could not forget the dangers through which they had passed.

Tom Swift In The Land Of Wonders by Appleton, Victor View in context

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