able-bodied seaman

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• noun A seaman, especially one in the merchant navy, who has been trained or certified in all routine duties; a member of the Royal Navy rated between ordinary seaman and leading seaman or boatswain's mate

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• noun a seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skills