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