able-bodied sailor
- noun
- /ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdɪd ˈseɪlər/
- Jargon
:
marinero apto
- The ship needed three more able-bodied sailors before it could leave port.
Examples
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An able-bodied sailor must be skilled in navigation, maintenance, and emergency procedures.
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After several years of experience, he was promoted to able-bodied sailor on the merchant vessel.
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Every able-bodied sailor must pass a physical exam.
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Are you an able-bodied sailor?
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To be an able-bodied sailor, one must complete intensive training and gain practical experience.
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The cargo ship required an able-bodied sailor to assist with operations during the voyage.
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Being an able-bodied sailor involves understanding the safety protocols crucial for working at sea.
Synonyms
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7.1
A sailor who is trained and has a certificate to work on a ship's deck
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6.6
A trained, skilled sailor on a merchant ship who helps with navigation and lifeboats
A woman sailor on a merchant ship who is fully trained in deck and safety duties
A woman sailor trained and qualified for special duties on a ship
How Experienced
3
3.5
- Jargon
- Slang
46
3.4
- Informal
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8.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
A B1 learner who knows 'able-bodied' (physically capable) and 'sailor' (seafarer) will readily infer a sailor who is fit and able to perform duties, so much of the sense is compositional. However, the item also carries a specific maritime/occupational nuance (a qualified rank/duty-bearing crew member in the merchant navy) that is technical jargon and not fully predictable from the parts, so the expression is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Able-bodied sailor is a term from old ship talk where able means skilled and bodied means physically fit. The picture is of a strong, ready crew member who can do every regular job on board, so the phrase means 'a sailor fully trained and ready for all duties on board'.