Definition of Seamanlike

1. Adjective. Characteristic of or befitting a seaman; indicating competent seamanship.

Exact synonyms: Seamanly
Antonyms: Unseamanlike
Derivative terms: Seaman

Definition of Seamanlike

1. a. Having or showing the skill of a practical seaman.

Definition of Seamanlike

1. Adjective. Befitting a seaman. ¹

2. Adjective. indicating competent seamanship. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Seamanlike

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Seamanlike

sealskin
sealskin tent
sealskins
sealwax
sealwaxes
sealyhams
seam
seam allowance
seam allowances
seamaid
seamaids
seaman
seaman apprentice
seaman recruit
seamanite
seamanlike (current term)
seamanly
seamanship
seamanships
seamark
seamarks
seame
seamed
seamed stocking
seamed stockings
seamen
seamen apprentice
seamen recruit
seamer
seamers

Literary usage of Seamanlike

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Notes of Cases in the Ecclesiastical & Maritime Courts: Easter Term 1841 to by Great Britain Courts, Thomas Thornton (1845)
"I do not mean that you are to strain tlie matter, but consider whether, with ordinary seamanlike skill, and with a due regard to the facts of the case, ..."

2. Publications of the Navy Records Society by Navy Records Society (Great Britain) (1903)
"Sir Harry went on board, but did not interfere, as everything was being performed in a most seamanlike manner, of which there was no better judge, ..."

3. Lower Canada Reports =: Décisions Des Tribunaux Du Bas-Canada by Simon Lelièvre (1854)
"Whether when the danger of collision was seen by the people of the Elizabeth, the most seamanlike and proper means were adopted by them to avoid the danger, ..."

4. Cases Selected from Those Heard and Determined in the Vice-admiralty Court by Québec (Province). Vice-Admiralty Court (1858)
"Whether, when the danger of collision was seen by the Niagara's pilot and people, the most seamanlike and proper means were adopted by them to avoid the ..."

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