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Recent Examples of deckhand
Things are further inflamed by the arrival of an itinerant deckhand, Daniel (Lorne MacFadyen) who makes known his feelings for Jack.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
The three-person crew on our vessel included a chef, a deckhand, and a skipper named Captain Dougie, who functions as a cruise director, a tour guide, and a wildlife spotter, in addition to his main duties steering the boat.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 25 July 2025
The boat can accommodate up to 12 guests and will be crewed by nine, most having double duties like stew/masseuse, deckhand/physical trainer, engineer/yoga instructor.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
And being a deckhand on a 65-foot-long Swan that already had a legendary reputation for quality, performance, safety, and a distinctively elegant style was in fact a dream come true.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2025
The three-person crew on our vessel included a chef, a deckhand, and a skipper named Captain Dougie, who functions as a cruise director, a tour guide, and a wildlife spotter, in addition to his main duties steering the boat.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 25 July 2025
The boat can accommodate up to 12 guests and will be crewed by nine, most having double duties like stew/masseuse, deckhand/physical trainer, engineer/yoga instructor.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
And being a deckhand on a 65-foot-long Swan that already had a legendary reputation for quality, performance, safety, and a distinctively elegant style was in fact a dream come true.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deckhand
Noun
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The skipper needs two crewmen, who turn out to be Nick (McKay) and Liam (Turner).—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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That clash in the Spratlys near Second Thomas Shoal, on which Philippine marines are stationed in a rusting World War II naval vessel, left a Filipino crewman missing a thumb.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Davies was born in Swindon, England, in 1944 to a hairdresser and merchant navy seaman.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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In 1944, Willie Wesley Thompson, a Navy seaman, saved two lives in the South Pacific.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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According to the Navy, Peterson kept the ship operational and was credited with saving the lives of 123 of his shipmates before succumbing to his injuries.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
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And his castaway shipmate has marvelously oversized whiskers, formidable fangs and a ravenous appetite.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Its deep, sheltered bay drew merchants and sailors from Europe and North Africa, fostering an exchange of cultures that is reflected in the city’s soaring Gothic spires, Moorish patios, and Renaissance-era ramparts.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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There will be mermaid swim shows and meet and greets, pirate adventure shows and sailor camp.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Written by Lin, Crew Girl is described as a frothy, coming-of-age teen drama about a 16-year-old female rower Teagan (Miku Martineau) who becomes the coxswain of a dysfunctional all-boys rowing team at an elite East Coast Prep School.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the 2,000-meter 8+ race, Kate and Gabby shared the boat with a total of eight rowers plus a coxswain who steers the boat and sets the cadence.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While this may cause some disruptions for those located along the northern shorelines and nearby mariners, land impacts will be to a lesser extent with the current path compared to a direct track into the Big Island.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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In their campaign so far, the Houthis have sunk four vessels and killed at least eight mariners.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The beach club on Freier’s 367-foot Renaissance has everything a seafarer needs for a good time, including a dining area with a large six-seat table, multiple lounges overlooking a sizable screen, and a fancy bar with plenty of space for your crew.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rogue waves have captivated the attention of both seafarers and scientists for decades.—
Francesco Fedele,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Akoa Makani, Howard and McBride take on the toughest perimeter assignments for the league’s three best defenses and are excellent screen navigators.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The plane navigator spots Sheen and invites him to the cockpit, where the captain asks for a photo.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Deckhand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deckhand. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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