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111able seaman — n a low rank in the navy, or someone who has this rank …
112able-bodied — able bod|ied [ ,eıbl badid ] adjective physically strong and healthy …
113able-bod — able bod·ied; …
114able-bodied — able bod·ied …
115able-bodied — [adj] physically strong and capable firm, fit, hale, hardy, healthy, hearty, lusty, powerful, robust, staunch, stout, strapping*, sturdy, vigorous; concepts 314,489 Ant. delicate, infirm, weak …
116able-bodied — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ not physically unfit or disabled …
117able-bodied — [ā′bəl bäd΄ēd] adj. healthy and strong …
118able-whackets — [f. whack.] ‘A popular sea game with cards, wherein the loser is beaten over the palms of the hands with a handkerchief tightly twisted like a rope. Very popular with horny fisted sailors.’ Smyth Sailor s Word bk …
119Able seaman — This article is about a civilian occupation. For a military rank, see able seaman (rank). Able seaman Able seamen generally serve as a ship s helmsmen, relying on visual references, compasses, and …
120Able Seaman (occupation) — Infobox shipping job name = Able seaman othernames = Able bodied seaman photo = Scross helmsman.jpg photo helmsmen, relying on visual references, compasses, and a rudder angle indicator to steer a steady course as directed by the mate or other… …