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seamen

/ˈsiːmən/

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noun

Marin, matelot

A mariner or sailor, one who mans a ship. Opposed to landman or landsman.

Examples :

"The ship's captain relied on the experience of his seamen to navigate the rough waters. "

Le capitaine du navire s'est appuyé sur l'expérience de ses marins pour naviguer dans les eaux agitées.

nautical sailing job ocean military person

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noun

Marin

A person of the lowest rank in the Navy, below able seaman.

Examples :

"The new recruits, mostly raw seamen, were assigned to swab the decks under the watchful eye of the Petty Officer. "

Les nouvelles recrues, pour la plupart de jeunes marins inexpérimentés, furent affectées au nettoyage des ponts sous l'œil attentif du quartier-maître.

nautical military job person

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noun

Marin

An enlisted rate in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, ranking below petty officer third class and above seaman apprentice.

Examples :

"After graduating from boot camp, the new recruits were excited to become seamen and begin their specialized training in the Navy. "

Après avoir obtenu leur diplôme du camp d'entraînement, les nouvelles recrues étaient impatientes de devenir marins et de commencer leur formation spécialisée dans la Marine.

military nautical job person organization

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noun

Triton

A merman; the male of the mermaid.

Examples :

"The old sailor told tales of seamen combing their green hair on the rocks near the shore. "

Le vieux marin racontait des histoires de tritons peignant leurs cheveux verts sur les rochers près du rivage.

mythology nautical ocean supernatural being