sailmaker

[ seyl-mey-ker ]

noun

1. a person who makes or repairs sails.
2. a former rank of warrant officer in the U.S. Navy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sailmaker¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; sail + maker

Example Sentences

As far as I could judge, the old, bow-legged sailmaker had taken out a monopoly on the cases of beer aft.

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Without lifting an eyebrow in surprise, the sailmaker stepped forward and joined the mate in jerking the man to his feet.

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He was still rated as an able seamen, with extra pay as sailmaker, but he was never expected to go aloft.

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"You didn't go up there with Caldwell, and neither did your brother," said the sailmaker.

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"I'm not sure that the largest ships are the best for this work," said the sailmaker.

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