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seamanship::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | accomplishment, acquirement, acquisition, attainment, skill |
| Has types | boatmanship |
| Derivation | seaman |
Examples of seamanship
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Prudent seamanship dictated he wait, but his crew members were on short leashes.
From the washingtonpost.com
None of them had been on the water, but they tried to teach themselves seamanship.
From the theatlantic.com
Although trained in basic seamanship skills, they were more akin to hotel workers.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The training also covers basic seamanship, drill, military bearing and firefighting.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Five hundred years ago Prince Henry the Navigator set up a school of seamanship here.
From the telegraph.co.uk
It took all of Cook's seamanship to release Endeavour from the reef's grip.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Its rules of economic seamanship were rudimentary, and were broken anyway.
From the economist.com
In particular, Peter found interest in seamanship and in military manners.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Some specialized vocational schools also offer programs in seamanship and agriculture.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- Skill in sailing
- Seamanship is the art of operating a ship or boat.
- The ability of a person to motor or sail a vessel, including all aspects of its operation.
- The arts and skills of handling a vessel, including: anchoring, docking, maintenance, marlinespike work, repairs, rigging, sail handling and steering.
- The skill and ability of a person in the operation and handling of a boat, its equipment and its crew.
- The skill a person has to sail a boat or to operate a powerboat.
- The skill of navigating a boat or ship.
- 1987. Hodder & Stoughton.
