mariner

/'mærinə/
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mariner

The mariner looks out to sea from the ship's bow.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who navigates or assists in navigating a ship; a sailor: A mariner is someone whose occupation involves working on board a vessel at sea.
    • Specifically, a seaman of the merchant marine: The term often refers to a sailor in the commercial shipping industry, distinct from naval personnel.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The old mariner told fascinating stories about his voyages across the Atlantic.
    • Every mariner on the cargo ship has specific duties during the voyage.
Advanced Usage
  • "Master mariner": A licensed captain or commander of a merchant ship.
    • After years of experience, he earned his certification as a master mariner.
Variants and Related Words
  • Maritime (adj): Connected with the sea or navigation.
    • Maritime law governs commercial shipping.
  • Marinership (n): The skill or profession of a mariner (less common).
    • His marinership was respected by the entire crew.
Synonyms
  • Sailor: A person who works on a ship.
  • Seaman: A sailor, especially one below the rank of officer.
  • Seafarer: A person who travels by sea, often for work.
Related Phrases
  • "Mariner's compass": A standard magnetic compass used for navigation at sea.
    • The invention of the mariner's compass revolutionized ocean travel.
Related Idioms
  • "An old salt": An experienced mariner or sailor (this idiom is a near-synonym in figurative use).
    • Listen to the old salt; he knows these waters better than anyone.
mariner

The mariner looks out to sea from the ship's bow.

Noun
  1. a man who serves as a sailor

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