deckhand

Thân thiện

A deckhand scrubs the main deck of a large ship.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor: A "deckhand" is a sailor, typically one of the lower-ranking crew members, responsible for the physical work and maintenance on the deck of a ship.

Usage

• The word "deckhand" is used to specify a particular role on a ship, distinct from officers or specialized technicians. It refers to the hands-on, general labor force.
• It is a single, compound noun. The role involves tasks like cleaning, painting, handling ropes (lines), and assisting with cargo operations.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He started his career at sea as a young deckhand on a fishing trawler.
  • The deckhands were busy scrubbing the deck and coiling the ropes.
  • To get the job, you need experience as a deckhand on commercial vessels.

Advanced Usage

• "Green deckhand": A term for a new or inexperienced deckhand.
  • As a green deckhand, his first week was spent learning the basic knots.

Variants and Related Words

• Deckie (n., informal): A casual or colloquial term for a deckhand.
  • He worked as a deckie on the ferry for the summer.
• Able seaman (AB) (n.): A more experienced and certified rank above an ordinary deckhand.
• Ordinary seaman (OS) (n.): An entry-level rank, similar to a deckhand.

Synonyms

• Sailor: A general term for a person who works on a ship.
• Seaman: A member of a ship's crew, especially one below the rank of officer.
• Crewman: A member of a crew, applicable to ships and other vehicles.

Related Phrases

• To work as a deckhand: The common phrase to describe having this job.
  • She worked as a deckhand on a research vessel in the Antarctic.

Học thuật

Noun

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

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