swabby
/ˈswɑbi/
noun
- A sailor, especially one who cleans the deck; a friendly or informal term for a member of a ship's crew.
- The captain called out, 'Hey swabby, bring me that rope!'
- The old swabby showed the new recruits how to tie knots.
- Every swabby on the ship knew the importance of keeping the deck clean.
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