able seaman
noun
Also called able-bodied seaman.
an experienced deck-department seaman qualified to perform routine sea duties.
(in the British Navy and on British and U.S. merchant ships) a rating between ordinary seaman and leading seaman or boatswain's mate. Abbreviation: A.B., AB
Origin of able seaman
First recorded in 1695–1705
Words nearby able seaman
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British Dictionary definitions for able-bodied seaman
able-bodied seaman
noun
an ordinary seaman, esp one in the merchant navy, who has been trained in certain skills
Also: able seaman Abbreviation: AB, a.b.