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leading seamen

leading seamen is the plural of leading seaman.

Meaning of leading seaman

Noun

leading seaman (plural leading seamen)

  1. (Australia, Navy, UK) A non-commissioned officer in the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Navy, ranking above able seaman and below petty officer.
  2. (Canada, Navy) A non-commissioned officer in the Canadian Forces Maritime Command, ranking above able seaman and below master seaman.

Questions about leading seamen

What is leading seamen the plural of?
Leading seamen is the plural of leading seaman.

Words near leading seamen in the dictionary

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