Wordlist: Seafaring

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seafaring
 
the work of a sailor, being on a ship in the sea
 
canoe
 
a small long and narrow boat, open on top, and pointed at both ends, propelled by one or more people, using single-bladed paddles
 
anchor
 
a tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement
 
pirate
 
a criminal who plunders at sea, commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns
 
crew
 
a group of people (often staff) manning and operating a large facility or piece of equipment such as a factory, ship, boat or airplane
 
boat
 
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
 
ship
 
a water-borne vessel larger than a boat
 
ferry
 
a ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule
 
harbour
 
a sheltered area for ships; a piece of water adjacent to land in which ships may stop to load and unload
 
container
 
a very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods
 
cruise liner
 
a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience
 
cabin
 
a private room on a ship
 
captain
 
the person lawfully in command of a vessel
 
sailing boat
 
a ship with masts and sails, powered by the wind
 
sailor
 
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
 
 
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • ship, ships[ʃɪp](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a water-borne vessel larger than a boat
    • Example:
      • You can travel by ship across the ocean.
  • ferry
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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 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
    • cabin, cabins[ˈkæb.ɪn](noun)
    • Definition:
      • a private room on a ship
    • Example:
      • Passengers shall remain in their cabins.
  • captain
    • 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 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
    • 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.
 

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seafaring
canoe
anchor
pirate
crew
boat
ship
ferry
harbour
container
cabin
captain
sailor
 
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        harbour
        anchor
        anchor
        ferry
        ferry
        cruise liner
        cruise liner
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        boat
        container
        container
        sailing boat
        sailing boat
        pirate
        pirate
        cabin
        cabin
        ship
        ship
        sailor
        sailor
        captain
        captain
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        canoe
        crew
        crew
         
         
         

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        seafaring
        the work of a sailor, being on a ship in the sea
        canoe
        a small long and narrow boat, open on top, and pointed at both ends, propelled by one or more people, using single-bladed paddles
        sailor
        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
        cabin
        a private room on a ship
        ship
        a water-borne vessel larger than a boat
        cruise liner
        a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience
        boat
        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
        sailing boat
        a ship with masts and sails, powered by the wind
        container
        a very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods
        anchor
        a tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement
        crew
        a group of people (often staff) manning and operating a large facility or piece of equipment such as a factory, ship, boat or airplane
        pirate
        a criminal who plunders at sea, commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns
        ferry
        a ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule
        harbour
        a sheltered area for ships; a piece of water adjacent to land in which ships may stop to load and unload
        captain
        the person lawfully in command of a vessel
         
         
         

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        container
        a very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods
        cabin
        a private room on a ship
        sailor
        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
        captain
        the person lawfully in command of a vessel
        crew
        a group of people (often staff) manning and operating a large facility or piece of equipment such as a factory, ship, boat or airplane
        harbour
        a sheltered area for ships; a piece of water adjacent to land in which ships may stop to load and unload
        ship
        a water-borne vessel larger than a boat
        ferry
        a ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule
        sailing boat
        a ship with masts and sails, powered by the wind
        boat
        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
        pirate
        a criminal who plunders at sea, commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns
        anchor
        a tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement
        cruise liner
        a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are considered an essential part of the experience
        canoe
        a small long and narrow boat, open on top, and pointed at both ends, propelled by one or more people, using single-bladed paddles
         
         
         
         

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