able seaman

Thân thiện

An able seaman secures a thick rope to the ship's deck cleat.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skills

Từ đồng nghĩa

• able-bodied seaman