able seaman

able seaman

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

a′ble sea′man

n. an experienced seaman qualified to perform routine sea duties. Also called a′ble-bod`ied sea′man.[1695–1705]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

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

Translations

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