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deck hand
noun
Nautical. a sailor whose duties are performed on deck.
Origin:
1835–45, Americanism
1835–45, Americanism
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Deck hand
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| deck hand | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a seaman assigned various duties, such as mooring and cargo handling, on the deck of a ship |
| 2. | (in Britain) a seaman over 17 years of age who has seen sea duty for at least one year |
| 3. | a helper aboard a yacht |
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