Seaman

Pronunciation: /ˈsimən/

Definitions of seaman

noun a person who works as a sailor or crew member on a ship

Example Sentences

A1 The seaman worked on the ship.

A2 The seaman navigated through rough waters.

B1 The seaman was responsible for maintaining the ship's equipment.

B2 The seaman's experience at sea helped him handle emergencies effectively.

C1 The seaman's knowledge of maritime laws and regulations was extensive.

C2 The seaman's expertise in ship navigation was unparalleled.

Examples of seaman in a Sentence

formal The seaman navigated the ship through rough waters with skill and precision.

informal My uncle used to work as a seaman on a cargo ship.

slang Hey, did you hear about that crazy seaman who survived a shark attack?

figurative As a seaman of life, he sailed through the ups and downs with grace and resilience.

Grammatical Forms of seaman

• past tense: sailed
• plural: seamen
• comparative: more seamanly
• superlative: most seamanly
• present tense: sail
• future tense: will sail
• perfect tense: have sailed
• continuous tense: is sailing
• singular: seaman
• positive degree: seaman
• infinitive: to sail
• gerund: sailing
• participle: sailing

Origin and Evolution of seaman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'seaman' originated from the Old English term 'sæmann', which was derived from the combination of 'sæ' meaning sea and 'mann' meaning man.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'seaman' has evolved to be more inclusive, referring to individuals who work on ships or boats regardless of gender. The word has also become more commonly used in the context of maritime professions.