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maat

maat

9.9
A low-ranking sailor who supervises the deck crew on a ship
  • noun
  • Jargon
: maat
  • After several years of service, he was promoted to maat in the German navy.

Examples

  • The captain relied on the maat to train new recruits and maintain discipline.

  • The maat was responsible for supervising the deck crew during the voyage.

  • The maat was responsible for the crew's training.

  • Many maats serve under the command of a captain.

  • The maat played a crucial role in managing the ship's daily operations.

  • As a maat, he oversaw the safety protocols for the crew during drills.

  • Many new sailors look up to the maat for guidance and training at sea.

Synonyms

PO
vsmaat
  • Jargon
1 8.6

A Navy or Coast Guard leader with a rank like an Army sergeant

is a regional naval rank that can equal a noncommissioned officer or skilled sailor
able-bodied seaman
vsmaat
  • Jargon
1 6.6

A trained, skilled sailor on a merchant ship who helps with navigation and lifeboats

is a naval rank rather than a merchant sailor position

How Senior

chief petty officer
  • Specialized
11 7.3
petty officer
  • Specialized
114 4.8
maat
  • Jargon
9.9
able seaman
  • Jargon
3 7.1
seaman
50 2.8

Surface Forms

maat singular
maats plural

Etymology

Maat comes from a Dutch word like mate, which means 'friend' or 'ship companion'. So a maat became a sailor who helps lead the deck crew and acts as a low-ranking officer on a ship.