swabber
[swob-er]
Origin of swabber
1585–95; < Dutch zwabber; compare Middle Low German swabben to splash in water or filth
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Related Words for swabber
cadet, marine, pilot, boater, diver, swab, tarpaulin, mate, jack, seafarer, navigator, mariner, salt, pirate, bluejacket, shipmate, tar, windjammer, middy, lascarExamples from the Web for swabber
Historical Examples of swabber
I'm afraid the sea is too cold for me this morning, Mr. Swabber.
Mr. Punch at the SeasideVarious
There was no place on board for a 'waister,' a 'swabber,' longshoreman, or sea labourer.
Merchantmen-at-ArmsDavid W. Bone
Under the swabber there was a temporary rate known as the liar.
On the Spanish MainJohn Masefield
For the duty even of a swabber, he does not consider himself too high, but washes the deck most delicately clean.
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