seamanship
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- noun
- /ˈsiːmənˌʃɪp/
- Specialized
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- Good seamanship involves understanding both navigation and the operation of the vessel.
Examples
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The captain's exceptional seamanship ensured that all crew members arrived safely at the harbor.
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They were born with a genius for seamanship.
Fiction book (2002) -
No, it was bad seamanship.
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I must admire your seamanship and courage, but....
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I haven't had to pass basic seamanship in a long time.
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I'll show you some real seamanship, laddie.
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Every man's life depended on the actions of every other man, and all of them on the competence and seamanship of the master.
Fiction book (1990) -
It has long been a mark of good seamanship and deep-sea voyaging to seek local knowledge when entering unfamiliar waters.
Blog text (7) -
It was obvious that his superb seamanship was the reason for her great success, and without him, the Tweed was just another lumbering coaster.
Fiction book (1999) -
Indeed, in the matter of his command of the Bounty's open launch, we commend Lieutenant Bligh for his courage and exemplary seamanship.
Synonyms
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Skill in handling and steering a boat
How Skilled
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word seamanship comes from the simple parts sea meaning 'the ocean', man meaning 'a person who works on ships', and the ending -ship meaning 'skill' or 'quality'. So, seamanship is the skill of sailing and managing a boat, which explains its use for good or experienced sailors.