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A person who is trained and skilled in all aspects of seamanship and is physically fit for duty at sea.
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The able-bodied seaman was responsible for assisting with navigation and deck operations on the ship.
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The able-bodied seaman helped out with steering the boat and keeping things in order.
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The able-bodied seaman was the one who kept the ship running smoothly.
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In the team, he was like the able-bodied seaman, always reliable and ready to lend a hand.