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Meaning of "seamanship" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SEAMANSHIP

seamanship  [ˈsiːmənʃɪp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SEAMANSHIP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Seamanship 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 SEAMANSHIP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

seamanship

Seamanship

Seamanship is the art of operating a ship or boat. It involves topics and development of specialised skills including: navigation and international maritime law; weather, meteorology and forecasting; watchstanding; ship-handling and small boat handling; operation of deck equipment, anchors and cables; ropework and line handling; communications; sailing; engines; execution of evolutions such as towing; cargo handling equipment, dangerous cargoes and cargo storage; dealing with emergencies; survival at sea and search and rescue; and fire fighting. The degree of knowledge needed within these areas is dependent upon the nature of the work and the type of vessel employed by a mariner.

Definition of seamanship in the English dictionary

The definition of seamanship in the dictionary is skill in and knowledge of the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SEAMANSHIP


airmanship
ˈɛəmənʃɪp
bushmanship
ˈbʊʃmənʃɪp
chairmanship
ˈtʃeəmənʃɪp
churchmanship
ˈtʃɜːtʃmənʃɪp
craftmanship
ˈkrɑːftmənʃɪp
craftsmanship
ˈkrɑːftsmənʃɪp
draftsmanship
ˈdrɑːftsmənʃɪp
draughtsmanship
ˈdrɑːftsmənʃɪp
marksmanship
ˈmɑːksmənʃɪp
one-upmanship
wʌnˈʌpmənʃɪp
penmanship
ˈpɛnmənʃɪp
plowmanship
ˈplaʊmənʃɪp
salesmanship
ˈseɪlzmənʃɪp
showmanship
ˈʃəʊmənʃɪp
sportsmanship
ˈspɔːtsmənʃɪp
statesmanship
ˈsteɪtsmənʃɪp
swordsmanship
ˈsɔːdzmənʃɪp
upmanship
ˈʌpmənʃɪp
vice-chairmanship
ˌvaɪsˈtʃeəmənʃɪp
workmanship
ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SEAMANSHIP

seam
seam bowler
seam bowling
seamaid
seaman
seaman apprentice
seaman recruit
seamanlike
seamanly
seamark
seame
seamed
seamen
seamer
Seami
seamier
seamiest
seaminess
seamless
seamlessly

WORDS THAT END LIKE SEAMANSHIP

bipartisanship
championship
citizenship
companionship
deanship
externship
gamesmanship
guardianship
gunship
horsemanship
internship
kinship
leadership
league championship
love-hate relationship
musicianship
relationship
special relationship
township
working relationship
world championship

Synonyms and antonyms of seamanship in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «seamanship» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SEAMANSHIP

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

Translator English - Chinese

航海技术
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

la náutica
570 millions of speakers

English

seamanship
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मल्लाह का काम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الملاحة البحرية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

судовождение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

marinharia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নাবিকবিদ্যা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

qualités de marin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pelayaran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Seemannschaft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シーマンシップ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

조종술
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pelukis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuật chuyển vận
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கப்பல் பயணத்தைப்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नौकानयन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gemicilik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arte della navigazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żeglarstwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

судноводіння
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

navigație
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ναυτοσύνη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

seemanskap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

seamanshipen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sjømannskap
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of seamanship

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SEAMANSHIP»

The term «seamanship» is regularly used and occupies the 94.344 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SEAMANSHIP» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «seamanship» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «seamanship» 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 seamanship

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SEAMANSHIP»

Discover the use of seamanship in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to seamanship and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Seamanship: Fundamentals for the Deck Officer
This book is designed to introduce the student to some of the basic knowledge required of a naval officer. The midshipman or officer candidate must acquire and demonstrate many of the skills described in the text early in his or her career.
David O. Dodge, Stephen E. Kyriss, 1981
2
Ships and Seamanship in the Ancient World
Lionel Casson's encyclopedic study is the first of its kind to use underwater archaeological data to refine and area of scholarship that had, for the most part, relied on ancient texts and graphic representations.
Lionel Casson, 1995
3
Knight's Modern Seamanship
A new section on ship communications tells you how to select and operate modern communication devices. This eighteenth edition also provides you with new sections on channel marking, towing and salvage, and the maritime buoyage system.
John V. Noel, Jr., 1988
4
Eagle Seamanship: A Manual for Square-Rigger Sailing
A convenient pocket training manual for square-rigger sailing. Written for cadets serving on the U.S. Coast Guard training barque Eagle.
‎1990
5
The Annapolis book of seamanship
Based on the U.S. Naval Academy's courses in navigation, piloting, and seamanship, the first edition of this work became the bible for sailing schools and pleasure sailors across America.
John Rousmaniere, 1989
6
Chapman Piloting & Seamanship
Surveys the latest developments in safety systems, marine electronics, radar, and communications, and includes information on tides, and currents, weather, and navigation.
Charles B. Husick, 2009
7
Seamanship Techniques: Shipboard and Marine Operations
This single-volume edition of general seamanship provides a comprehensive cover to the needs of marine students and serving seafarers. It is ideal for Merchant Navy Officers from Cadet rank to Master Mariner and incorporates all recent ...
David House, 2013
8
Boating Skills and Seamanship, BOOK
This new edition of the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s classic boating skills manual will answer all your questions on: Selecting the right boat—whether a 10-foot skiff or a 35-foot cruiser Essential equipment, both required and recommended ...
Inc. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Assoc., 2006
9
Admiralty Manual of Seamanship
Admiralty Manual of Seamanship
‎1995
10
Illustrated Seamanship
This book is a follow-up to the successful Sail & Rig Tuning and Illustrated Navigation covering knots, docking the boat and anchoring, all illustrated in Ivar Dedekam’s distinctive style and backed up with clear and simple text.
Ivar Dedekam, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SEAMANSHIP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term seamanship is used in the context of the following news items.
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Chapman School of Seamanship in Stuart teaches teens boat safety
STUART, Fla. - Every lesson learned at the Chapman school of Seamanship in Stuart could be a life saving one. "I thought it was a good experience for me and ... «WPTV.com, Jul 15»
2
The Admiralty Manual of Seamanship 12th edition published by The …
An excellent standard of seamanship is more difficult to achieve and maintain against the issues of reduced sea time, accelerated promotion and little ... «Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide, Apr 15»
3
Tori Willauer takes helm at Rockland Community Sailing, plans …
“My ultimate goal is to create excellent seamanship and sailing programs that emphasize the fundamental skills of sailing,” said Willauer, the new waterfront ... «PenBayPilot.com, Mar 15»
4
Laser 4.7 State Championship - Young sailors show great seamanship
King and 28 other young Laser sailors from around Tasmania gave a brilliant display of seamanship and tactical skills in the single-handed dinghy with winds ... «Sail World, Mar 15»
5
New Zealand Navy inaugurates indoor seamanship training facility
The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has officially opened a new indoor training facility for seamanship training of junior sailors, the service announced on 9 ... «IHS Jane's 360, Mar 15»
6
Teen stands out from rest with her seamanship skills
ASPIRING sailor Elizabeth Lawton is one of just 14 sea cadets to overcome one of the toughest tests the teens face to secure the Advanced Seamanship ... «Swindon Advertiser, Feb 15»
7
Sean McCarter receives Outstanding Seamanship Award
The trophy is given “for an act of seamanship that significantly contributes to the safety of a yacht or one or more individuals at sea.” The award will be presented ... «Scuttlebutt Sailing News, Feb 15»
8
Strong-minded seamanship student makes history
Shamiqwa McDowell, a seamanship student at Tongue Point Job Corps Center, is in rare company among the shipborne African-American community. «Daily Astorian, Jan 15»
9
Clipper Race skipper to receive award for outstanding seamanship
The Cruising Club of America (CCA) has confirmed that its 2014 Rod Stephens Trophy for Outstanding Seamanship will be awarded to Sean McCarter, skipper ... «My Sailing, Dec 14»
10
Seamanship: The Lesson (Part 2)
The seas smashing across the deck must have loosened the lashings, allowing the twenty-ton monsters to start sliding about. I turned on the deck lights and ... «The Maritime Executive, Nov 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Seamanship [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/seamanship>. Apr 2024 ».
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