Crewman: meaning, definitions and examples
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crewman
[ ˈkruːmən ]
maritime profession
A crewman is a member of a ship's crew, usually responsible for performing various tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the vessel. This term is commonly used in maritime environments, including commercial shipping, fishing, and naval forces. Crewmen can have different roles ranging from deckhands to engineers, depending on their skills and the needs of the ship. Their responsibilities often include maintenance, navigation assistance, and safety operations aboard the vessel.
Synonyms
deckhand, mariner, sailor, seaman
Examples of usage
- The crewman helped to raise the sails.
- She worked as a crewman on a fishing boat.
- The crewman was responsible for equipment maintenance.
- A skilled crewman is essential for a successful voyage.
Translations
Translations of the word "crewman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tripulante
🇮🇳 क्रू सदस्य
🇩🇪 Besatzungsmitglied
🇮🇩 anggota kru
🇺🇦 член екіпажу
🇵🇱 członek załogi
🇯🇵 乗組員
🇫🇷 membre d'équipage
🇪🇸 miembro de la tripulación
🇹🇷 mürettebat üyesi
🇰🇷 승무원
🇸🇦 عضو الطاقم
🇨🇿 člen posádky
🇸🇰 člen posádky
🇨🇳 船员
🇸🇮 član posadke
🇮🇸 manneskja á skipi
🇰🇿 кеме мүшесі
🇬🇪 კრეისის წევრი
🇦🇿 heyət üzvü
🇲🇽 miembro de la tripulación
Etymology
The word 'crewman' is derived from the combination of 'crew,' which has its origins in the Old French term 'crue,' meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase,' and 'man,' referring to a human male. The use of 'crew' in English dates back to the late 16th century when it began to refer to a group of people working together, particularly in maritime settings. It describes the personnel operating on a ship or any other type of vehicle. As the maritime industry evolved, so did the roles and responsibilities of crew members, leading to the formalization of titles like 'crewman' in the 20th century. Today, it is widely used in both commercial and military contexts to describe individuals who are part of a larger operational team on watercraft.