Able-Bodied Seaman

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪbəl-ˈbɒdɪd ˈsiːmən/

Definitions of able-bodied seaman

noun A person who is trained and skilled in all aspects of seamanship and is physically fit for duty at sea.

Example Sentences

A1 An able-bodied seaman helps with various tasks on a ship.

A2 The able-bodied seaman is responsible for maintaining the ship's equipment.

B1 As an able-bodied seaman, he has undergone extensive training in maritime safety.

B2 The able-bodied seaman demonstrated exceptional seamanship during the storm.

C1 The experienced able-bodied seaman was promoted to chief mate.

C2 The able-bodied seaman's expertise in navigation was crucial for the successful voyage.

Examples of able-bodied seaman in a Sentence

formal The able-bodied seaman was responsible for assisting with navigation and deck operations on the ship.

informal The able-bodied seaman helped out with steering the boat and keeping things in order.

slang The able-bodied seaman was the one who kept the ship running smoothly.

figurative In the team, he was like the able-bodied seaman, always reliable and ready to lend a hand.

Grammatical Forms of able-bodied seaman

• past tense: was an able-bodied seaman
• plural: able-bodied seamen
• comparative: more able-bodied
• superlative: most able-bodied
• present tense: is an able-bodied seaman
• future tense: will be an able-bodied seaman
• perfect tense: has been an able-bodied seaman
• continuous tense: is being an able-bodied seaman
• singular: able-bodied seaman
• positive degree: able-bodied
• infinitive: to be an able-bodied seaman
• gerund: being an able-bodied seaman
• participle: an able-bodied seaman

Origin and Evolution of able-bodied seaman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'able-bodied seaman' originated in the maritime industry to refer to a sailor who is physically fit and capable of performing a variety of tasks on a ship.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to distinguish physically capable sailors from those who were not, the term 'able-bodied seaman' has evolved to become a standard classification for a skilled and experienced sailor in modern maritime terminology.