able-bodied seamen

A form of 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of able-bodied seaman
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