Phrase guide

ship's company

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The entire crew of a ship, including the officers

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

All of the occupants of a ship, including crew and passengers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: nonstandard, possibly

Topics: nautical, transport

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: company

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: complement, full complement

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