seamanlike

/'si:mənlaik/ Cách viết khác : (seamanly) /'si:mənli/

Thân thiện

The captain praised the crew's seamanlike handling of the ropes during the storm.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characteristic of or befitting a seaman; indicating competent seamanship: Possessing the qualities, skills, or behavior expected of a skilled and professional sailor.

Usage

The adjective "seamanlike" is used to describe actions, behavior, or qualities that demonstrate the competence, skill, and professionalism of an experienced sailor. It implies efficiency, safety, knowledge of maritime practices, and a proper respect for the sea.

Examples

• The captain praised the seamanlike manner in which the crew handled the emergency.
• His seamanlike skills were evident in how quickly he secured the ropes during the storm.
• It was a seamanlike decision to reef the sails before the squall hit.

Advanced Usage

• "In a seamanlike fashion/manner": This adverbial phrase describes performing an action with the skill and competence of a professional sailor.
  • The docking maneuver was executed in a thoroughly seamanlike fashion.

Variants and Related Words

• Seamanly (adj): A less common synonym with the same meaning as "seamanlike."
  • He performed his duties in a seamanly way.

Synonyms

• Nautical: Pertaining to sailors, ships, or navigation.
• Shipshape: In good order; tidy and organized, as a ship should be.
• Professional: Exhibiting the competence and conduct of a trained expert.

Antonyms

• Unseamanlike: Not characteristic of a skilled sailor; incompetent or careless in maritime matters.
  • The investigation found the accident was caused by unseamanlike conduct.
• Amateurish: Lacking professional skill or competence.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characteristic of or befitting a seaman; indicating competent seamanship

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• seamanly