leading seaman

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Noun

leading seaman (plural leading seamen)

1. (Australia, UK, Navy) A non-commissioned officer in the Royal Australian Navy and Royal Navy, ranking above able seaman and below petty officer.
2. (Canada, Navy) A non-commissioned officer in the Canadian Forces Maritime Command, ranking above able seaman and below master seaman.