Able seaman
Able seaman noun - A seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skills.
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Synonyms for Able seaman
Swab and able seaman are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swab" instead a noun phrase "Able seaman".
Swab
Swab noun - One who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel.
Usage example: old swabs swapping sea stories as they spend their last days in the veterans' home
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Synonyms for Swab
Able seaman and swab are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Able seaman" instead a noun "Swab".
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