seamanlike

[ see-muhn-lahyk ]

adjective
  1. like or befitting a seaman; showing good seamanship.

Origin of seamanlike

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; seaman + -like
  • Also sea·man·ly [see-muhn-lee]. /ˈsi mən li/.

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