seamanlike

[ see-muhn-lahyk ]

adjective

1. like or befitting a seaman; showing good seamanship.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seamanlike¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; seaman + -like

Example Sentences

She was, however, conducted in a most seamanlike manner, not a word being heard on board her.

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Not a very seamanlike job was made of it, but there was no time for the finer touches.

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The problem before Howe demanded therefore the utmost of his seamanlike qualities and of his tactical capacity.

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"Not a very seamanlike way of doing business," remarked the captain, looking dubiously around.

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He had a number of screws with which he fastened some of the articles to the bulkheads, and lashed others in a seamanlike fashion.

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