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swabbie
noun, slang
Synonyms and Antonyms of SWABBIE
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel <the pirate captain cried, “Ahoy, me swabbies, 'tis time to hoist the Jolly Roger!”>
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]
Variants of SWABBIE
swabbie also swabby
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