sailor
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English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- sailour (obsolete)
Etymology[edit]
Originally an alternative spelling of sailer, the agent noun of sail, which first saw use in the 16th century. Equivalent to sail + -or.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈseɪlɚ/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈseɪlə/
- Hyphenation: sail‧or
Audio (US) (file) Audio (UK) (file) - Rhymes: -eɪlə(ɹ)
Noun[edit]
sailor (plural sailors)
- A person in the business of navigating ships or other vessels
- someone knowledgeable in the practical management of ships
- he's a talented sailor
- A member of the crew of a vessel; a mariner; a common seaman.
- 2008, Cécile Corbel (lyrics and music), “Mary”, in Songbook vol. 2[1] (CD), Brittany: Keltia Musique, performed by Cécile Corbel:
- Mary is a sailor
dreaming of northern shores
lost galleons on the sea
Mary ever on her way
- a person who sails sailing boats as a sport or recreation; see also yachtsman.
Synonyms[edit]
- See Thesaurus:sailor
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
worker on a ship
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person who sails as a sport