Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun able-bodied_seaman

1 sense of able-bodied seaman

Sense 1
able seaman, able-bodied seaman -- (a seaman in the merchant marine; trained in special skills)
       => mariner, seaman, tar, Jack-tar, Jack, old salt, seafarer, gob, sea dog -- (a man who serves as a sailor)