Noun: able seaman (able seamen)
- A seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skills
"The able seaman's expertise was crucial during the rough weather at sea";
- able-bodied seaman
Derived forms: able seamen
Type of: able-bodied sailor, adult male, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], geezer [Brit, informal], guy [informal], hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, sod [informal]
Encyclopedia: Able seaman