sailor

/'seilə/
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sailor

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

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person who works on a ship, especially one who is not an officer: A member of a ship's crew whose job involves operating or maintaining the vessel.
    • A member of a navy, especially one below the rank of officer: An enlisted person serving in a naval force.
    • (Informal) A person considered in terms of their ability to withstand sea travel without sickness: Often used in the phrases "good sailor" or "bad sailor."
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The experienced sailor knew how to tie every knot.
    • He joined the navy and trained to become a sailor.
    • She is a good sailor and never gets seasick on long voyages.
Advanced Usage

  • "sailor's delight": Part of the proverb "Red sky at night, sailor's delight," referring to a red sunset predicting good weather for sailors.

    • We saw a beautiful red sunset, a true sailor's delight.

  • "sailor's warning": Part of the proverb "Red sky in morning, sailor's warning," referring to a red sunrise predicting bad weather.

    • The red sky at dawn was a sailor's warning of the approaching storm.
Variants and Related Words

  • Sailorly (adj): Characteristic of or resembling a sailor.

    • He had a sailorly manner and told stories of the sea.

  • Sailoring (n, rare): The work or life of a sailor.

    • A life of sailoring was all he had ever known.
Synonyms
  • Seaman: A sailor, especially one with specific skills.
  • Mariner: A sailor, often used in literary or formal contexts.
  • Crewman: A member of a ship's crew.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Sailor" is a noun and does not form phrasal verbs. Phrases are idiomatic or compound in nature.) - To sail through: To pass or complete something easily. (Derived from the verb "sail," not the noun "sailor"). - She sailed through her final exams.

Related Idioms
  • Sailor's mouth: A tendency to use profane language, stereotypically associated with sailors.
    • Watch your language, you've got a real sailor's mouth!
sailor

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

Noun
  1. a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
  2. a serviceman in the navy
  3. any member of a ship's crew

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