able seaman

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able seaman

n.
An experienced seaman certified to perform all routine duties at sea. Also called able-bodied seaman.
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a′ble sea′man


n.
an experienced seaman qualified to perform routine sea duties.
Also called a′ble-bod`ied sea′man.
[1695–1705]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.able seaman - a seaman in the merchant marineable seaman - a seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skills
able-bodied seaman
Jack-tar, mariner, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, gob, Jack, tar - a man who serves as a sailor
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able(-bodied) seaman

n → Vollmatrose m
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"I'll put that brute where he won't chew up any more able seamen."
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She was the only human being younger than himself on board that ship since the Ferndale carried no boys and was manned by a full crew of able seamen. Yes!
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I then made the Englishman gunner in the ship, the gunner being now made second mate and purser; the Dutchman I made boatswain; so they were both very well pleased, and proved very serviceable, being both able seamen, and very stout fellows.
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