the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Having or showing the skill of a practical seaman.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Same as seamanly.
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adj. characteristic of or befitting a seaman; indicating competent seamanship
Word Usage
"The trouble is, I suppose, that Obama or no, there are not means practical or otherwise for captain and crew to hang him, dump him or otherwise handle the business in a seamanlike fashion."