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deckhand

/dɛk.hænd/ noun · British & US
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What does deckhand mean?

noun

A person who works on a ship, especially one who is responsible for the deck and its equipment. A person who assists a deck officer.

Example

"The deckhand helped the captain navigate through the stormy waters."

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