seamanship
seamanship
Definition
sea·man·ship (-s̸hip′)
noun
skill in sailing, navigating, or working a ship
seamanship
Usage Examples
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
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