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Webster 1913 Edition

Seamanship

Sea′man-ship

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Noun.
The skill of a good seaman; the art, or skill in the art, of working a ship.

Webster 1828 Edition

Seamanship

SE'AMANSHIP

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Noun.
The skill of a good seaman; an acquaintance with the art of managing and navigating a ship; applicable both to officers and to men. Naval skill, is the art of managing a fleet, particularly in an engagement; a very different thing from seamanship.

Definition 2024

seamanship

seamanship

English

Noun

seamanship ‎(usually uncountable, plural seamanships)

  1. (nautical) Skill in, and knowledge of, the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel.

Translations

Etymology

seaman +‎ -ship

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsiː.mənˌʃɪp/

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