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noun
A seasoned sailor, especially one who is hardy and forthright in manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: old hand, veteran, sailor, person
noun
a man who serves as a sailor
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: mariner, seaman, tar, Jack-tar, Jack, seafarer, gob, sea dog
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sailor, crewman
Narrower terms: able seaman, able-bodied seaman, boatswain, bos'n, bo's'n, bosun, bo'sun, deckhand, roustabout, helmsman, steersman, steerer, lighterman, bargeman, bargee, officer, ship's officer, pilot, sea lawyer, whaler
History
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