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- [see-muh n-ship]
- /ˈsi mənˌʃɪp/
- /ˈsiː.mən.ʃɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [see-muh n-ship]
- /ˈsi mənˌʃɪp/
Definitions of seamanship word
- noun seamanship knowledge and skill pertaining to the operation, navigation, management, safety, and maintenance of a ship. 1
- noun seamanship sailing skills 1
- uncountable noun seamanship Seamanship is skill in managing a boat and controlling its movement through the sea. 0
- noun seamanship skill in and knowledge of the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel 0
- noun seamanship skill in sailing, navigating, or working a ship 0
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Origin of seamanship
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; seaman + -ship
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Parts of speech for Seamanship
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
seamanship popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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seamanship usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for seamanship
noun seamanship
- navigation — the act or process of navigating.
- cruising — Present participle of cruise.
- navigating — navigation
- yachting — a vessel used for private cruising, racing, or other noncommercial purposes.
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