Deckhand and Swab

Deckhand

Deckhand noun - A member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor.
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Swab and deckhand are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swab" instead a noun "Deckhand".

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

Deckhand and swab are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deckhand" instead a noun "Swab".
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