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sailor

/ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/

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noun

A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels

Examples :

"The experienced sailor steered the small boat safely across the lake. "

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Someone knowledgeable in the practical management of ships.

Examples :

"The experienced sailor expertly navigated the small boat during the family's summer boating trip. "

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noun

A member of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.

Examples :

"The sailor on the cargo ship worked tirelessly to unload the containers. "

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noun

A person who sails sailing boats as a sport or recreation.

Examples :

"The sailor enjoyed racing sailboats on weekends. "

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Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Neptis, Pseudoneptis and Phaedyma, having white markings on a dark base and commonly flying by gliding.

Examples :

"The gardener pointed out a beautiful sailor fluttering among the flowers, its dark wings adorned with bright white stripes. "

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