seamanship - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • teach: Everything here seemed to be bigger even the ships, we were now taught seamanship.
  • learn: After learning basic seamanship, he joined the navy at the age of 27 and soon gained a reputation for his chart making skills.
  • display: It is requested that all helmsmen act with common sense and display good seamanship, thus enabling everyone to enjoy their sailing.
  • provide: It was set up with the specific aim of providing top quality seamanship and sailing training.
  • promote: Roy Heiner We hope this press conference will promote seamanship and safety on the ocean.
  • show: Paying tribute to his rescuers, Skipper Garner said; " The Polish skipper showed magnificent seamanship.

Adjective modifier

  • basic: After learning basic seamanship, he joined the navy at the age of 27 and soon gained a reputation for his chart making skills.
  • good: The ropes controlling the yard are tied to the mast hardly good seamanship!
  • general: General seamanship and ship safety lessons were mixed with regular cross-country runs, circuit training, marching practice and lifeboat rowing in Dover harbor.
  • practical: They were responsible to the ship's boatswain for the supervision of the seamen in their everyday duties about the ship and practical seamanship.
  • impressive: It provides a good view of the fjords, and shows off some impressive seamanship, manouvering very large ferries in very small harbors.
  • poor: The sinking may have been a result of overloading, poor seamanship or both.

Modifies a noun

  • skill: Role Details Help young people and learn seamanship skills at the same time.
  • program: Collision Regulations lights, Navigational Buoys, Fog signals and Tidal Navigation are all taught by the combination of the three seamanship programs.
  • knowledge: This is to ensure that essential seamanship knowledge is learned which is not focussed upon in the RYA Yachtmaster assessment.
  • practice: Handles his craft skillfully when maneuvering or mooring and exercises good seamanship practices at all times.
  • course: The levels 1,2 and Seamanship courses are open to members and non-members.

Noun used with modifier

  • cadet: The ' DTS ' was used to teach officer cadets seamanship and give them experience at watch-keeping.
  • safety: I found this VERY alarming since jet skiers are not reknowned for their safety and/or seamanship skills!

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