deckhand

noun

deck·​hand ˈdek-ˌhand How to pronounce deckhand (audio)
: a sailor who performs manual duties

Examples of deckhand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web No matter the suffering, deckhands are expected to keep pace. C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024 Suddenly, an intern with Monterey Bay Whale Watch and the lead deckhand noticed something else in the distance. Julia Daye, Sacramento Bee, 16 May 2024 Now, young deckhand Raven, along with Captain Sabertooth, a dragon and an eccentric cook must stop the Countess and rescue Pinky. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 May 2024 Another Nations client was Jeff Herring, the deckhand of Maas, the boat captain believed to be the only person whose case reached a settlement. Travis Loller, Fortune Europe, 19 Apr. 2024 Eventually, the preview teases a new stew coming on board, as well as deckhand Kyle Stillie and Barbie's flirtatious relationship getting some air time as they're shown embracing each other. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024 That, coupled with her unwanted advances on deckhand Adam Kodra, resulted in her termination. Shania Russell, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2023 According to Kraft the average charter deckhand is more educated than ever about how to best care for fish while at sea. Tom Fowlks, Outdoor Life, 1 Feb. 2024 As soon as a fish hits the deck (gently, so as not to bruise the meat) a deckhand dispatches it with a spike to the brain or spinal cord, which kills the fish quickly and reduces thrashing, which can stress the meat. Tom Fowlks, Outdoor Life, 1 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deckhand was in 1844

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“Deckhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deckhand. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.

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deckhand

noun
deck·​hand ˈdek-ˌhand How to pronounce deckhand (audio)
: a sailor who performs manual duties

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