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ordinary seaman

noun

Definition of ordinary seaman

: a seaman of some experience but not as skilled as an able seaman

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 Patrick Reed, previously dubbed Captain America for his Ryder Cup success and antics, was more of an ordinary seaman playing alongside Woods. — Brian Costa, WSJ, "Top U.S. Golfers Thrown Off Their Game in Ryder Cup," 30 Sep. 2018

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First Known Use of ordinary seaman

1702, in the meaning defined above

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