1. a seaman who is a member of a deck gang.
2. Also called idler . a member of a ship's company who does not stand watch and who ordinarily works only during the day, as a carpenter or sailmaker.
[ 1875-80 ]
1. a seaman who is a member of a deck gang.
2. Also called idler . a member of a ship's company who does not stand watch and who ordinarily works only during the day, as a carpenter or sailmaker.
[ 1875-80 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012