seafaring meaning

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seafaring (noun): the work of a sailor.

seafaring has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and adjective.

seafaring as a noun

  1. the work of a sailor

    Synonyms: navigation, sailing

    Type of: employment

    Kinds: cabotage

  2. travel by water

    Synonyms: water travel

    Type of: travel

    Kinds: ocean trip, sailing, boating

seafaring as an adjective

  1. used on the high seas
    • seafaring vessels

    Synonyms: oceangoing, seagoing

    Similar: marine

Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in NG · 9-letter words

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