seamanlikeadj.adv.
/ˈsiːmənlʌɪk/, U.S. /ˈsimənˌlaɪk/ A. adj.
Characteristic of or befitting a (good) seaman.
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society > travel > travel by water > one who travels by water or sea > sailor > [adjective] > characteristic of (good) sailor
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sailorly1865
1796 T. Twining Trav. Amer. (1894) 2 But everything on board was seamanlike and neat.
1881 Times 30 June 11/5 In the opinion of the Court the vessel was not navigated by the master with proper and seamanlike care.
B. adv.
In a seamanlike manner.
ΘΚΠ
society > travel > travel by water > one who travels by water or sea > sailor > [adverb] > in manner befitting a sailor
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seamanly1905
1821 W. Scott Pirate III. iii. 60 Master Triptolemus Yellowley will tell you how seaman-like I piloted him to the little haven.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1911; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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