deckhand
Translation
deckhand, sailor
Examples
The deckhand swabbed the main deck.
The deckhand swabbed the main deck.
He worked as a deckhand on a fishing boat.
He worked as a deckhand on a fishing boat.
Grammar Patterns
a deckhand (noun) a sailor who works on the deck of a ship The new deckhand learned the ropes quickly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sailor, seaman, mariner
Etymology
A compound word from 'deck' (of a ship) and 'hand' (a worker or laborer).
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'hand' (a worker) busy at work on the 'deck' of a ship.