jack-tar

A form of jacktar — A sailor; especially, one in the Royal Navy.

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Meanings

noun
  1. UKalternativeAlternative form of jacktar.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna man who serves as a sailor

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marinerseamantarJackold saltseafarergobsea dog
Broader
sailormanadult male
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gobjackmarinerold saltseafarerseamantar

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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MLA

“jack-tar.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jack-tar. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “jack-tar,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jack-tar.

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