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landlubber

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land·lub·ber  (lndlbr)
n.
A person unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship.

landlubber·ly adj.

landlubber [ˈlændˌlʌbə]
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical any person having no experience at sea
[land + lubber]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.landlubber - a person who lives and works on land
denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, indweller - a person who inhabits a particular place
2.landlubber - an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage
beginner, initiate, tiro, tyro, novice - someone new to a field or activity
Translations
landlubber [ˈlændˌlʌbəʳ] Nmarinero m de agua dulce
landlubber [ˈlændlʌbər] nterrien(ne) m/f
landlubber [ˈlændˌlʌbəʳ] n (fam) → marinaio d'acqua dolce


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He had set them down as a set of landlubbers and braggadocios, and was disposed to treat them accordingly.
George was the veriest of landlubbers, so I was forced to give over bailing and take the tiller.
 
 
 
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