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jack–tar
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of JACK-TAR
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel <a jack-tar swabbing the deck under the critical eye of the first mate>
Synonyms gob, hearty, jack, jack-tar, mariner, navigator, salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, shipman, swab, swabbie (also swabby) [slang], tar
Related Words coxswain, crewman, deckhand, shipmate; able-bodied seaman, able seaman, lubber; powerboater, sailboater; lime-juicer [slang], limey [slang]
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