Associations to the word «Deckhand»

Wiktionary

DECKHAND, noun. (nautical) A member of the crew of a merchant ship who performs manual labour.

Dictionary definition

DECKHAND, noun. A member of a ship's crew who performs manual labor.

Wise words

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