1. Synonyms, etymology, translation, definition, examples and notes

1.1. Subject field:

Fishing. (🏛 Hierarchy: Fisheries > Fishing )

Marine navigation. (🏛 Hierarchy: Fisheries > Aquatic navigation > Marine navigation )

River navigation. (🏛 Hierarchy: Fisheries > Aquatic navigation > River navigation )

1.2. IPA transcription and prononciation for deckhand and matelot: 🔊

Deckhand BrE / ˈdekhænd / NAmE / ˈdekhænd /; Seaman /si·mən/

1.3. Synonyms of deckhand:

1 international synonym(s) for deckhand. Notably:

Matelot 🔉 ▶

1.4. Etymology of deckhand and matelot:

From deck + hand

1.5. 🇫🇷 French translation of deckhand and matelot:

Matelot

1.6. Definition of deckhand in fisheries:

Deckhand, also known as matelot, is defined as: a member of the navy or the merchant marine, or any sailor on a ship, below the rank of officer - Often lowest rank in the navy, below petty officer. A sailor who performs manual duties that do not require special training.

1.7. Plural of deckhand:

Matelots; Deckhands;

1.8. Usage example of deckhand:

But it sounds the ideal position for able seaman Prescott. The Sun (2006); Marriage to a merchant seaman in 2004 put her on course for work by the coast. Times, Sunday Times (2009)

2. Notes on deckhand

A man who is a sailor, especially one who is not an officer (a boatman). It's often referred to as a jack-tar, mariner, navigator, sailor, sea dog, seafarer. Informal: salt, tar. A non-commissioned rank in the US Navy or Coast Guard that is above seaman apprentice and below petty officer (Yourdictionary.com).

Fishery terminology records for Deckhand

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