seaman

/ˈsiːmən/
noun
  1. A person who works on a ship, especially one who is not an officer.
    • He served as a seaman in the navy for five years.
    • The seaman climbed the rigging to adjust the sails.
    • The experienced seaman taught the new crew how to tie knots.
  2. A rank in the navy below petty officer.
    • She was promoted from seaman to petty officer.
    • The seaman reported for duty at dawn.
    • He wore the uniform of a seaman first class.
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