Sailor

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Sailor

Sailor (pronunciation: /ˈseɪlər/) is a term used to describe a person who navigates waterborne vessels or assists as a crewmember in their operation and maintenance. The term can be applied to professional mariners, military personnel, and recreational sailors as well as to a variety of other uses.

Etymology

The word "sailor" comes from the Middle English word "sailour," which itself is derived from the Old French "sailleur." The term has been in use since at least the 14th century to refer to a person who works on a vessel that travels by water.

Related Terms

  • Seaman: A rank in the navy or coast guard, also a general term for a sailor.
  • Mariner: A person who directs or assists in the navigation of a ship.
  • Deckhand: A sailor who works on the deck of a ship.
  • Helmsman: The person who steers the ship.
  • Boatswain: A warrant officer or petty officer on a merchant ship who is in charge of the ship's rigging, anchors, cables, and deck crew.
  • Navy: The branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea.

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