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Meaning of "able-bodied seaman" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Able-Bodied seaman is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

able-bodied seaman

Able seaman

An able seaman is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. An AB may work as a watchstander, a day worker, or a combination of these roles.

Definition of able-bodied seaman in the English dictionary

The definition of able-bodied seaman in the dictionary is an ordinary seaman, esp one in the merchant navy, who has been trained in certain skills Also: able seaman Abbreviation: AB, a.b.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN

ablative
ablative absolute
ablatively
ablator
ablaut
ablaze
able
able rating
able seaman
able-bodied
able-minded
abled
ablegate
ableism
ableist
ablet
ablings
ablins
abloom
ablow

WORDS THAT END LIKE ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN

able seaman
ataman
caman
cameraman
Chinaman
daman
hielaman
Indiaman
lighting cameraman
merchant seaman
militiaman
Naman
ordinary seaman
orraman
sagaman
saman
seaman
shaman
yarraman
zaman

Synonyms and antonyms of able-bodied seaman in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «able-bodied seaman» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN

Find out the translation of able-bodied seaman to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of able-bodied seaman from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «able-bodied seaman» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

身强力壮的水手
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

marinero sin discapacidad
570 millions of speakers

English

able-bodied seaman
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सक्षम शरीर नाविक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بحار الأصحاء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

трудоспособное моряк
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

marinheiro sãos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সক্ষম-বডি সমুদ্র সৈকত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

matelot breveté
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pelaut berkebun
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vollmatrose
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

健常船員
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

건장한 선원
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Seaman bisa apik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thủy thủ có thể thân
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வல்லமை வாய்ந்த சீடன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सशक्त शस्त्रास्त्रे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Güçlü gövdeli denizci
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

marinaio normodotati
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pełnosprawnych marynarz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

працездатне моряк
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

marinar aptă de muncă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αρτιμελής ναυτικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

weerbaar seeman
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

arbetsföra sjöman
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fullbefarne sjømann
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of able-bodied seaman

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN»

The term «able-bodied seaman» is normally little used and occupies the 145.325 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «able-bodied seaman» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «able-bodied seaman» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about able-bodied seaman

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN»

Discover the use of able-bodied seaman in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to able-bodied seaman and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Stowaway
James Gray (24) — Able-bodied Seaman William Collett (20) — Able-bodied Seaman Archibald Wolfe (39) — Able-bodied Seaman Matthew Cox (22) — Able- bodied Seaman Richard Hutchins (27) — Able-bodied Seaman Charles Williams  ...
Karen Hesse, 2000
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DICTIONARY OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE 8th Edition
Ordinary Seaman (shipping) A deck crew member in the merchant marine who is subordinate to and assists able bodied seamen and officers and keeps facilities clean. An apprentice able bodied seaman. Ordinary seaman is the first level job ...
Edward G. Hinkelman
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British Ships in the Confederate Navy
23, 1863 R. Morrell Able bodied Seaman At sea, Aug. 23, 1863 A. Anderson Ordinary Seaman At sea, Aug. 23, 1863 H. Anderson Ordinary Seaman At sea, Aug. 23, 1863 S. Roberts Ordinary Seaman At sea, Aug. 23, 1863 T. Altman Steward ...
Joseph McKenna, 2010
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Last Convoy to Europe
Charles Gaines, Esther E. Miles. Officers Bedroom Utility Wiper Hubert Farmer Wiper Carl Munson Signalmen Signalman #1 William. Able Bodied Seaman Able Bodied Seaman Ordinary Seaman Able Bodied Seaman Able Bodied Seaman ...
Charles Gaines, Esther E. Miles, 2001
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Ship of Miracles: 14,000 Lives and One Miraculous Voyage
... Utility Morall B. Harper, Electrician Charles Harris, Able-bodied Seaman Leon L. Hayes, Utility George E. Hirsimaki, First Assistant Engineer Joseph A. Horton, Fireman/Watertender Lonnie G. Hunter, Able-bodied Seaman William R. Jarrett, ...
Bill Gilbert, 2000
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The Scots Magazine
The Earl of Hopeton, July 10. offer-, ed 5I. to every able-bodied seaman, 3L. to every ordinary seaman, and 1 1. to e-, very stout landman, belonging to the. counties of Fast, West, and Mid Lo- . thian, and Fife, who should voluntarily enter with ...
James Boswell, 1779
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I Covered the Waterfront
... Charlie Johnson Able-bodied seaman Edward Matthews Able-bodied seaman Richard Morgan Wiper William Mulberry Engineman John O'Connell Ordinary seaman Jose Quinones Steward/Baker Anthony Quirk Engineman Thomas Reyes ...
8
Marine Transportation Management
Estimate that crew increases from 11 to 16 men: Wages change from uninspected tug to ship orientation: Able Bodied Seaman 2082 2170 2214 2257 2257 2301 2427 2889 2933 2976 3020 3063 2237 2331 2377 2425 2425 2437 2437 2065 ...
Henry S. Marcus, 2003
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The Scots Magazine ...
... lnverness, Banff, Elgin, lnverkeithing, Queensferry, and Craill, three guineas; and Forfar, St Andrew's, Culross, Arbroath, Jedburgh, lnverary, and the irhase- fishing Company at Dunbar, two guineas,-to every able-bodied seaman, and lesser ...
10
The Obversant Voyage: A Parody
'James George, Able-bodied Seaman. 25. 5 ft. 6 in. Strongmade; sallow- complected, raw-boned. A scar where he has been stabbed in the belly. 'Patrick Harris, Midshipman. 27. 5 ft. 6in. high. Fair. Slender. Ochreish-haired, very freckled.
Owen Brian Patrick, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ABLE-BODIED SEAMAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term able-bodied seaman is used in the context of the following news items.
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Program would turn students into able-bodied seamen
"In the summer we struggle to find able-bodied seaman," he said. "We need 28 able-bodied seamen a day, provided everyone shows up. «Delmarva Daily Times, Jul 15»
2
Delaware maritime training program proposed
In particular, there is need for able-bodied seaman, an unlicensed seaman who performs general maintenance duties such as repairs and ... «The News Journal, Jul 15»
3
Genesis Marine seeks declaratory judgment in possible hoax
When Genesis interviewed him Oct. 3, 2013, Horr allegedly represented that he was fit and qualified to serve as an able-bodied seaman, ... «Southeast Texas Record, Jun 15»
4
Leap of faith: Worldwide journey lands young Jamaican missionary …
At the end of the two and a half years, I left as an able-bodied seaman. I'm certified to work on any vessel," the 26-year-old told The Gleaner. «Jamaica Gleaner, Jun 15»
5
USNS Big Horn deploys for 6th Fleet to aid Navy ships
Able-Bodied Seaman Obie Johnson, who used to be in the Navy, likes helping his fellow sailors."It is very rewarding to be the other side and ... «13newsnow.com, Jun 15»
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Coast Guardsman charged with trafficking $1.8M weed
Able-bodied seaman Kerron Peterson, of Princes Town, and fishermen Cleve Rampersad and Mahadeo Mohanlal appeared before Senior ... «Trinidad News, Jun 15»
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A merchant seaman's tale of survival from the sinking of the Iron Knight
Like many young men at the time, Dad worked his way up the ranks from a deck boy to an able-bodied seaman. On February 8, 1943 the Iron ... «ABC Online, Jun 15»
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Joe Sestak could be a great US Senator - but he has to prove he'd …
... hard for enlisted men and women to relate to the flag officer when he tells you that really, he was once an able-bodied seaman himself. «PennLive.com, May 15»
9
Innerviews: Noted cave diver explores underwater wonders
I was just a deck hand, an able-bodied seaman. We would do day trips and training exercises. We sometimes we went to the naval base in ... «Charleston Gazette, May 15»
10
Aleutian Marketplace winners poised to make products public
... are school-focused with children in public schools and husband recently earning his 200-ton Master Mate License and Able-bodied Seaman ... «Bristol Bay Times, May 15»

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