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sailor

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of sailor

one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
  • The sailors were glad to be arriving in port after their long voyage.
Synonyms of sailor

gob, hearty, jack, jack-tar, mariner, navigator, salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, shipman, swab, tar
Words Related to sailor

crewman, deckhand, shipmate

able-bodied seaman, able seaman, lubber

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