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Deckhand | matelot - meaning and illustration

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

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

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

1.2. Synonyms of deckhand:

1 international synonym(s) for deckhand. Notably:

🍧 Matelot 🔉 ▶

1.3. Etymology of deckhand and matelot:

From deck + hand

1.4. 🇫🇷 French translation of deckhand and matelot:

Matelot

1.5. 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.

1.6. Plural of deckhand:

Matelots; Deckhands;

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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