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      [Noun]  | "able-bodied seaman" 


      1: able seaman


      Origin: 1708 ;

      [Noun]  | "able seaman" 


      1: an experienced deck-department seaman qualified to perform routine duties at sea


      Origin: 1657 ;

      [Noun]  | "able-bodied seaman" 


      1: as in lubber, able seaman;


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       [ "Able Bodied Seaman" ]

      1: Experienced deck department worker aboard a Merchant Ship of the United States. After working as an AB for awhile, one AB may be appointed Boatswain, or 'foreman' of the deck department.

        * e.g.,  ... After 365 days seatime, Johnny passed his examinations to become an Able Bodied Seaman 


       [ "Able Bodied Seaman" ]

      2: Aside from the duties of an Ordinary Seaman, the AB may also be called on to steer the vessel as part of a bridge watch, and takes a more active role in loading/unloading the ship than the O.S.

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