crew
Translation
crew, team, squad, gang
Examples
The ship's crew are all experienced.
The ship's crew are all experienced.
The film crew is shooting a new scene.
The film crew is shooting a new scene.
He hangs out with his crew on weekends.
He hangs out with his crew on weekends.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) crew a group of people who work together on a ship, aircraft, etc. The ship's crew are all experienced.
Similar Words
Synonyms: team, staff, squad, gang
Etymology
From Old French 'creue' (an increase, reinforcement), which shifted in meaning from 'reinforcement' to 'a body of men'.
Memory Tips
Think of a ship's c-rew all saying 'Ahoy!' in a r-ow. The rhyming sound can help you remember.