matlow

A matlow stands on the deck of a ship, looking out to sea.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sailor: "matlow" is a slang term used in nautical contexts, referring to a sailor or seaman. It is primarily used in British English and is considered informal or colloquial.

Usage Examples

• (An experienced sailor shared stories of his travels.)
• (The bar was crowded with sailors on break from their ship.)

Advanced Usage

• "matlow's farewell": a phrase occasionally used in maritime lore to describe a sailor's departure or death.
  • They sang a somber song as a matlow's farewell to their fallen comrade. (They performed a mournful tune to honor a deceased sailor.)

Variants and Related Words

• Matelot (noun): an alternative spelling or variant of "matlow," also meaning a sailor in French-derived nautical slang.
  • The matelot helped hoist the sails during the storm. (The sailor assisted in raising the sails.)

Synonyms

• Seaman: a person who works on a ship.
• Mariner: a sailor, especially one with experience.
• Jack-tar: a historical informal term for a British sailor.

Related Idioms

• "A matlow's life": a phrase describing the hard, adventurous life of a sailor.
  • He romanticized a matlow's life, unaware of its dangers. (He idealized the sailor's existence, not knowing its risks.)