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20:10 Dec 5, 2004 |
English language (monolingual) [PRO] Ships, Sailing, Maritime | |||||
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5 +5 | able-bodied seaman |
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ab helmsman able-bodied seaman Explanation: I had heard it before, somewhere, but I have just checked the Collins and it confirms it. (usually is a.b.) HTH -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr 51 mins (2004-12-05 22:01:30 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- able-bodied seaman (n.) an ordinary seaman, esp. one in the merchant navy, who has been trained in certain skills. Also: able seaman Abbrevs.: AB, a.b. (Collins) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr 52 mins (2004-12-05 22:02:42 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- [I had meant to add that earlier and completely forgot! D\'ho!] |
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