deckhand
Translation
deckhand
Examples
The deckhand helped to moor the boat.
The deckhand helped to moor the boat.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a sailor who does manual work on a ship The deckhand helped to moor the boat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sailor, seaman, mariner
Etymology
A compound word from 'deck' (of a ship) and 'hand' (a worker). Literally, a 'hand' who works on the deck.
Memory Tips
It's a very literal compound word. Picture a person using their HANDS to work on the DECK of a ship.