able seaman
Definition
- Noun:
- A skilled sailor in the merchant navy: An "able seaman" is a trained and qualified sailor who works in the merchant marine, possessing specific skills beyond those of an ordinary seaman.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- After years of experience, he was certified as an able seaman.
- The ship's crew included several able seamen responsible for complex deck operations.
Advanced Usage
- "Able seaman certificate": The official qualification document proving a sailor's rank and skills.
- He studied diligently to obtain his able seaman certificate.
Variants and Related Words
- Able-bodied seaman (AB): A full, formal term for the same rank.
- The position requires the qualifications of an able-bodied seaman.
- Ordinary seaman (OS): A lower rank, a sailor who is not yet fully qualified as an able seaman.
- He started his career as an ordinary seaman before being promoted.
Synonyms
- Skilled sailor: A general term for an experienced mariner.
- Merchant mariner: A sailor serving in the merchant marine.
Related Phrases
- "To be rated as an able seaman": To hold the official rank of able seaman.
- She was finally rated as an able seaman after passing all examinations.
Noun
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a seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skills
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