deckhand
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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a member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor
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