deck hand
Example Sentences
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He works as a deck hand, helping to load coal onto river barges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025
The deck hand went onto the deck to close the yacht's windows.
From BBC • May 14, 2025
A nine-year veteran deck hand for Washington State Ferries, she was a favorite of her colleagues for her smile and her kind demeanor.
From Seattle Times • May 12, 2022
Huynh was hired as a deck hand but served as the vessel’s de facto captain, Dysart said.
From Washington Times • Apr. 6, 2018
Pickin' his way, he got to the bow an' found the deck hand who had let down the anchor.
From Plotting in Pirate Seas by Federer, C. A. (Charles A.)
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
