Deckhand

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkˌhænd/

Definitions of deckhand

noun a person who works on a ship as a member of the deck crew, responsible for tasks such as maintenance, cleaning, and handling mooring lines

Example Sentences

A1 The deckhand helped tie up the boat at the dock.

A2 The deckhand assisted the captain in navigating the ship.

B1 The deckhand is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the deck.

B2 The deckhand's duties include handling ropes and assisting with mooring the vessel.

C1 The experienced deckhand is skilled in operating various types of marine equipment.

C2 The deckhand's expertise in maritime operations is essential for the smooth running of the ship.

Examples of deckhand in a Sentence

formal The deckhand was responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the ship's deck.

informal The deckhand helped out with all the manual labor on the boat.

slang The deckhand was busting their butt out on the deck all day.

figurative In the game of life, we are all just deckhands following the captain's orders.

Grammatical Forms of deckhand

• past tense: deckhanded
• plural: deckhands
• comparative: more deckhand
• superlative: most deckhand
• present tense: deckhand
• future tense: will deckhand
• perfect tense: have deckhanded
• continuous tense: is deckhanding
• singular: deckhand
• positive degree: deckhand
• infinitive: to deckhand
• gerund: deckhanding
• participle: deckhanding

Origin and Evolution of deckhand

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'deckhand' originates from the nautical industry, where it refers to a worker responsible for various tasks on a ship's deck.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'deckhand' has remained consistent in its meaning of a crew member working on a ship's deck, but its usage has expanded to include workers on other types of vessels such as boats and ferries.