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sea⋅man⋅ship

[see-muhn-ship]
–noun
knowledge and skill pertaining to the operation, navigation, management, safety, and maintenance of a ship.

Origin:
1760–70; seaman + -ship
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sea·man·ship   (sē'mən-shĭp')   
n.  Skill in navigating or managing a boat or ship.
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