seaman

[US]/'siːmən/
[UK]/'simən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.sailor; n. mariner

Phrases & Collocations

able seaman

Example Sentences

he's the best seaman on the coast.

The Greek seaman went to the hospital five times.

A tall, lean biologist with a Quaker seaman's beard and monomaniacal dedication to bringing back diagnostic images, Calambo kidis was tantalized by the reports from the satellite.

He is a seasoned seaman with years of experience at sea.

The seaman navigated the ship through the stormy waters.

The seaman's job involves maintaining and repairing the ship.

The seaman spotted land on the horizon.

The young seaman dreams of exploring distant lands.

The seaman's duties include handling ropes and tying knots.

The seaman's uniform was crisp and clean.

The seaman's family eagerly awaited his return from the voyage.

The seaman's skills were put to the test during the storm.

The seaman's logbook recorded all the details of the journey.

Real-world Examples

Seaman-Graves looked up the term " floating solar" on Google.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

When at last she shot out of the harbour of Barfleur, there was not a sober seaman on board.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 4

That frightening seaman with one leg has gone out of my lift.

Source: Treasure Island ( abridged version)

A few seamen stayed voluntarily in Vanikoro.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

The first part was easy because the seamen were not ready for a fight.

Source: Robinson Crusoe (Simplified Version)

The seamen could not see us and did not know how many men they were fighting.

Source: Robinson Crusoe (Simplified Version)

There were books, clothing and photographs, together with letters which the seaman had once received from his wife.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

I started at once in this harmless seaman's rig and inquired at all the yards down the river.

Source: The Sign of the Four

But rest assured, I added, that between passengers, seamen, or officers, we don't total one-tenth of that figure.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

Seaman-Graves said he believes his town's floating solar project can serve as an example for other American cities.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

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