as in sailors
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
a jack-tar swabbing the deck under the critical eye of the first mate
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Near the docks of Annapolis, Middleton's served as a popular meeting place for merchants and sailors needing refreshments after their arduous journeys, according to White.
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In all, 20,000 sailors will take part.
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Shortly after the vessel was struck, the United Nations' International Maritime Organization paused an effort to evacuate hundreds of ships and thousands of mariners who were stranded in the Persian Gulf.
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Nearby mariners reported smoke rising from where the Fiorella was last seen.
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Canoe journeys through the surrounding waterways will be led by Homalco guides, whose people were long recognized among the region’s finest maritime navigators.
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Patient navigators work with people to overcome barriers to care and guide them through the healthcare system.
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“Jack-tars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack-tars. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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