ALL meanings of able-bodied seaman
able seaman
A a - noun able-bodied seaman an ordinary seaman, esp one in the merchant navy, who has been trained in certain skills 3
- noun able-bodied seaman a trained merchant seaman, more highly skilled than, and ranking above, an ordinary seaman 3
- noun able-bodied seaman Also called able-bodied seaman. an experienced deck-department seaman qualified to perform routine sea duties. 1
- noun able-bodied seaman (in the British Navy and on British and U.S. merchant ships) a rating between ordinary seaman and leading seaman or boatswain's mate. Abbreviation: A.B., AB. 1
- noun able-bodied seaman A seaman, especially one in the merchant navy, who has been trained or certified in all routine duties; a member of the Royal Navy rated between ordinary seaman and leading seaman or boatswain's mate. 0