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sailors

/ˈseɪləz/ /ˈseɪlɚz/

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noun

A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels

Examples :

"The sailors worked hard to keep the ship on course during the storm. "

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noun

Someone knowledgeable in the practical management of ships.

Examples :

"The experienced sailors navigated the ship safely through the storm. "

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

Examples :

"The sailors worked hard to raise the ship's large white sails. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"Every weekend, the lake fills with sailors enjoying their colorful boats. "

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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 :

"Example Sentence: While walking through the garden, I noticed several sailors gliding effortlessly between the flowers, their white markings distinct against their dark wings. "

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