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Definition of Jack tar in English: Jack tarnoun British dated, informal A sailor. Example sentencesExamples - Sailors became known as Jack Tars because of their clever use of this natural gooey substance to waterproof things.
- Are we about to sail? We are if the Blue Peter is on the masthead. Back to the ship, you jack-tars, unless you want a flogging.
Synonyms seaman, seafarer, seafaring man, mariner
Definition of Jack tar in US English: Jack tarnounˌjak ˈtär British dated, informal A sailor. Example sentencesExamples - Sailors became known as Jack Tars because of their clever use of this natural gooey substance to waterproof things.
- Are we about to sail? We are if the Blue Peter is on the masthead. Back to the ship, you jack-tars, unless you want a flogging.
Synonyms seaman, seafarer, seafaring man, mariner
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