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Word List: Seafaring
- seafaring ['siːfɛərɪŋ]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- the work of a sailor, being on a ship in the sea
- Example:
- I wouldn't want to work in the seafaring industry.
- canoe, canoes [kəˈnuː]
(noun) - Definition:
- a small long and narrow boat, open on top, and pointed at both ends, propelled by one or more people, using single-bladed paddles
- Example:
- Canoe rides are a lot of fun!
- anchor, anchors [ˈæŋkə]
(noun) - Definition:
- a tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement
- Example:
- Throw the anchor right here!
- pirate, pirates [ˈpaɪɹət]
(noun) - Definition:
- a criminal who plunders at sea, commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns
- Example:
- The sailors have never been attacked by pirates before.
- crew, crews [kɹuː]
(noun) - Definition:
- a group of people (often staff) manning and operating a large facility or piece of equipment such as a factory, ship, boat or airplane
- Example:
- If you need help, please contact a member of the crew.
- boat, boats [bəʊt]
(noun) - Definition:
- a craft used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by wind
- Example:
- The boat has just arrived at the port.
- Synonym(s):craft, ship, vessel
- ship, ships [ʃɪp]
(noun) - Definition:
- a water-borne vessel larger than a boat
- Example:
- You can travel by ship across the ocean.
- ferry, ferries [ˈfɛri]
(noun) - Definition:
- a ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule
- Example:
- The ferry to Fire Island leaves every 30 minutes.
- harbour, harbours [ˈhɑ:bə]
(noun) - Definition:
- a sheltered area for ships; a piece of water adjacent to land in which ships may stop to load and unload
- Example:
- The city has an excellent natural harbour.
- Synonym(s):port
- container, containers [kənˈteɪnə(r)]
(noun) - Definition:
- a very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods
- Example:
- The ship was loaded with lots of containers.
- cruise liner, cruise liners
(noun) - Definition:
- a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience
- Example:
- Trips on cruise liners can be very expensive.
- Synonym(s):cruise ship
- cabin, cabins [ˈkæb.ɪn]
(noun) - Definition:
- a private room on a ship
- Example:
- Passengers shall remain in their cabins.
- captain, captains [ˈkæp.tɪn]
(noun) - Definition:
- the person lawfully in command of a vessel
- Example:
- This is your captain speaking.
- Synonym(s):skipper, master
- sailing boat, sailing boats
(noun) - Definition:
- a ship with masts and sails, powered by the wind
- Example:
- Now that you've bought a sailing boat, you have to learn how to sail.
- Synonym(s):sailing vessel
- sailor, sailors ['seɪlə(r)]
(noun) - Definition:
- one who follows the business of navigating ships or other vessels, who understands the practical management of ships; one of the crew of a vessel
- Example:
- There were more than 10 sailors on the ship.
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/public-life/transportation/seafaring/
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