deckhand

noun

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

Examples of deckhand in a Sentence

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Nathan gathers his team before the charter to appoint him as the lead deckhand. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025 There's a lot to see so close to the water, including eagles and beavers, said deckhand Don Minikel of Cassville. Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 1 Dec. 2025 Jarvis and his two deckhands spent hours reeling in the high-dollar sportfish before turning the boat home toward Destin, Florida. Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025 They are joined by new crew stews Joe Caron and Jenna Woudberg, deck/stew Mike Durrant, and deckhands Eddy Hounsell and Betul Yazici. Peter White, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deckhand

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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 15 Dec. 2025.

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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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