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SAYL-uh/ˈseɪlə/

A sailor works on a ship or sails boats: an experienced sailor, sailors on deck, train as a sailor. Sail is the verb; sailor is the person. Passenger is someone travelling, not working. Captain is the person in charge. Do not write tailor (clothes) for sailor.

Meaning

A person who works on a ship or sails boats.

Examples

• “The sailor checked the ropes before they left the harbour.”
• “The sailor climbed up to check the sail.”
• “Young sailors learnt the knots in the harbour.”

Good to know

an experienced sailor / sailors on deck. Verb: sail. Mix-up: tailor (clothes).

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