noun
deckhand
Deckhand (noun) means a crew member on a merchant ship who does manual work.
noun
1
A crew member on a merchant ship who does manual work.
2
A stagehand.
"Sometimes actors set props on the spikes, or sometimes a deckhand will do it, depending on the action of the play."
— John Ramsey Holloway, Zachary Stribling (2020)
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Etymology
Formed from deck and hand.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of deckhand?
"deckhand" (noun) means a crew member on a merchant ship who does manual work.
What is another word for deckhand?
Other words for "deckhand" include roustabout.
What are the different meanings of deckhand?
"deckhand" has 2 main meanings: 1. A crew member on a merchant ship who does manual work; 2. A stagehand.
