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deckhand

noun

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

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Shelford addressed the deckhand’s absence during the episode as his crew grappled with a series of setbacks. — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 Our new deckhand is an Italian called Massi with 10 years of yachting experience. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 The reality star, from Burtonport, Ireland, works as a deckhand on the Bravo series. — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 Sig Hansen is expressing his dismay after a deckhand asked to return home on the latest episode of Deadliest Catch. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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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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