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deck hand

noun

  1. Nautical. a sailor whose duties are performed on deck.

deck hand

noun

  1. a seaman assigned various duties, such as mooring and cargo handling, on the deck of a ship
  2. (in Britain) a seaman over 17 years of age who has seen sea duty for at least one year
  3. a helper aboard a yacht
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of deck hand1

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

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