landlubber

noun

land·lub·ber | \ ˈland-ˌlə-bər

Definition of landlubber

: landsman sense 2 clumsy landlubbers learning to sail

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Other Words from landlubber

landlubberliness \ ˈland-ˌlə-bər-lē-nəs

\ noun

landlubberly \ ˈland-ˌlə-bər-lē

\ adjective

landlubbing \ ˈland-ˌlə-biŋ

\ adjective

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Most humans are landlubbers, after all—though many of our foods and jobs are tied to seaborne economies. — National Geographic, "Ocean species are disappearing faster than those on land," 24 Apr. 2019 But folks on a landlubber diet have plenty of meat choices, including quail, steak, and chicken. — Birmingham Magazine, al.com, "Food News: new cafes, a healthy food pop-up, and more," 11 June 2019 Also new this year is the Da Poke Man Express truck serving up fresh and flavorful poke including ahi, crab, mussels and shrimp along with a few landlubber options like a teriyaki burger and musubi. — Anchorage Daily News, "Add these new(ish) Anchorage food trucks to your rotation this summer," 6 June 2019 But how did scores of avian landlubbers find their way to such salty doom? — Joel Sartore, National Geographic, "Giant tiger sharks eat backyard birds, surprising study reveals," 21 May 2019 This is an impressive beauty haven even by landlubber standards. — Sloane Crosley, Vogue, "All Aboard the Good Ship Self-Care," 12 Mar. 2019 Gyroscopic Stabilization Illustration: Arthur Mount This technology addresses a vast untapped market in recreational boating: landlubbers, which is to say, those prone to seasickness, perhaps as much as a third of the population. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "Skip the Seasickness: How Boats Are Getting More Tech-Savvy," 28 June 2018 Captain Slick and his grimy band of pirates took control of the tall ship California on Sunday, forcing the crew of roughly 40 landlubbers — those not skilled at sea — to swab the deck or face walking the plank. — Phillip Molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Pirates take over Maritime Museum as part of two-day Pirate Days event," 20 May 2018 For landlubbers, the Mall and monuments are a 15-minute walk or short cab ride under Interstate 395. — Washington Post, "‘People want to go there’: D.C.’s newest neighborhood welcomes American Revolution-themed cruise ship," 4 May 2018

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