able seaman meaning

UK US /ˈeɪbəl ˈsimən/ 4 syllables

able seaman (noun): a seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skills.

Definition of able seaman

  1. a seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skills

    Synonyms: able-bodied seaman

    Type of: mariner

How to pronounce able seaman

able seaman is pronounced /ˈeɪbəl ˈsimən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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