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seamanship

[ see-muhn-ship ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

knowledge and skill pertaining to the operation, navigation, management, safety, and maintenance of a ship.

seamanship

/ ˈsiːmənʃɪp /

skill in and knowledge of the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel

First recorded in 1760–70; seaman + -ship

The instruction ranges from history and geography to practical seamanship, with all the intermediate scientific subjects.

As it was, the "Agamemnon" was hard pressed, but escaped, chiefly through the enemy's lack of seamanship.

In spite of his seamanship, the caravel was wrecked on the island of Cuba.

Were we half as good as he is, in other matters, we might be better than we are in seamanship.

Each time chance or poor aim or sharp seamanship or a combination of all three saved us.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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