able-bodied seaman

able-bodied seaman

n. See able seaman.

able-bodied seaman

n (Nautical Terms) an ordinary seaman, esp one in the merchant navy, who has been trained in certain skills. Also: able seaman Abbreviation: AB or a.b.

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able-bodied seaman - a seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skillsable seamanJack-tar, mariner, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, gob, Jack, tar - a man who serves as a sailor

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