Deckhand and Sailor

Deckhand

Deckhand noun - A member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor.
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Synonyms for Deckhand

Sailor and deckhand are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sailor" instead a noun "Deckhand".

Sailor

Sailor noun - One who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel.
Usage example: the sailors were glad to be arriving in port after their long voyage
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Synonyms for Sailor

Deckhand and sailor are semantically related. You can use "Deckhand" instead a noun "Sailor".

Nearby Words: sail, sailed, sailing, sailer
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