Matrose — meaning in English
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English meaning
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sailor
noun A person who works on or navigates a ship, especially a member of its crew.
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seaman
noun A sailor, especially one serving on a ship.
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swab
noun A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sample.
Senses
Matrose is used for these senses in English:
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sailor
In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.
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seaman
(British, Navy) A person of the lowest rank in the Navy, below able seaman.
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swab
(slang) A sailor; a swabby.
sailor — full definition
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noun A person who works on or navigates a ship, especially a member of its crew.
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noun Someone who sails recreationally, especially in small boats.
seaman — full definition
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noun A sailor, especially one serving on a ship.
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noun A junior naval rank below petty officer.
