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Definition of Seaman
1. Noun. A man who serves as a sailor.
Specialized synonyms: Able Seaman, Able-bodied Seaman, Bo's'n, Bo'sun, Boatswain, Bos'n, Bosun, Deckhand, Roustabout, Helmsman, Steerer, Steersman, Bargee, Bargeman, Lighterman, Officer, Ship's Officer, Pilot, Sea Lawyer, Whaler
Generic synonyms: Crewman, Sailor
Derivative terms: Seamanly, Seamanship
2. Noun. Muckraking United States journalist who exposed bad conditions in mental institutions (1867-1922).
Definition of Seaman
1. n. A merman; the male of the mermaid.
2. n. One whose occupation is to assist in the management of ships at sea; a mariner; a sailor; -- applied both to officers and common mariners, but especially to the latter. Opposed to landman, or landsman.
Definition of Seaman
1. Noun. A mariner or sailor, one who mans a ship. Opposed to landman or landsman. ¹
2. Noun. (British Navy) The lowest ranking in the Navy, below Able Seaman. ¹
3. Noun. (US Navy) An enlisted rate in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, ranking below petty officer third class and above seaman apprentice. ¹
4. Noun. A merman; the male of the mermaid. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Seaman
1. a sailor [n SEAMEN] : SEAMANLY [adj] - See also: sailor
Medical Definition of Seaman
1. A merman; the male of the mermaid. "Not to mention mermaids or seamen." Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Seaman
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