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Synonyms of seaman

8 similar words

Another word for seaman is sailor. Other synonyms of seaman are seafarer.

Synonyms and similar words for seaman

nounSynonym of sailor, particularly on a maritime vessel.

  • lobscouserA sailor.
  • mariner
  • matelot
  • seafarerSomeone whose occupation is operating a ship or boat at sea, for either civilian or military purposes.
  • shipperA seaman; mariner; skipper.
  • watermanA seaman, a sailor.
  • sailorA person who sails; one whose occupation is sailing or navigating ships or other waterborne craft.
  • particularly on a maritime vessel

Meaning of seaman

  1. noun Synonym of sailor, particularly on a maritime vessel.
  2. noun A person of the lowest rank in the Navy, below able seaman.
  3. noun An enlisted rate in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, ranking below petty officer third class and above seaman apprentice.

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Questions about synonyms of seaman

What is another word for seaman?
Seaman has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as sailor and seafarer.
What does seaman mean?
Seaman means synonym of sailor, particularly on a maritime vessel.

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