A person whose occupation is the preparation and cooking of food. A crew member on a ship who prepares and cooks food for the crew; esp. one who is…

a cook on board ship; esp. in son of a sea-cook used as a term of abuse.

slang (originally Nautical). Originally: a ship's cook. In later use also: a person employed to cook for gangs of outdoor workers, esp. (Australian…

A ship's cook; spec. as a nickname. Also in more gen. application: a cook; any unskilled kitchen or domestic help.

U.S. slang. A cook, esp. on a ship; a kitchen worker, a person engaged in menial work.