deckhand

English

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A member of the crew of a merchant ship who performs manual labour.

Etymology

Compound from English deck + English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting).

Origin

English

hand

Gloss

style of penmanship, handwriting

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