deck hand


deck hand

n. A member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor.

deck hand

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deckhand

n1. (Nautical Terms) a seaman assigned various duties, such as mooring and cargo handling, on the deck of a ship2. (Nautical Terms) (in Britain) a seaman over 17 years of age who has seen sea duty for at least one year3. (Nautical Terms) a helper aboard a yacht

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n. a sailor given duties that include maintenance, cargo storage, and line handling. [1835–45, Amer.]
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