noun
crewman
Crewman (noun) means a member of a crew, especially on a ship, aircraft, or vehicle. Example: “One crewman stayed behind to secure the lines.”
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A member of a crew, especially on a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
"One crewman stayed behind to secure the lines."
"Next year this service is to be operated entirely by automatic control, though the trains will carry at least one crewman."
— , Robot Central Line trains (1963)
How to use crewman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who is part of a crew.
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Word forms
- Plural
- crewmen
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One _____ stayed behind to secure the lines.
Etymology
A compound of crew + man.
Synonyms
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sailor
crew member
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What does “crewman” mean?
The word “crewman” means a member of a crew, especially on a ship, aircraft, or vehicle. In plain terms, a person who is part of a crew.
How do you use “crewman” in a sentence?
Here is “crewman” used in a sentence: “One crewman stayed behind to secure the lines.”
What part of speech is “crewman”?
“Crewman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of crewman?
"crewman" (noun) means a member of a crew, especially on a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.
