The sailor
Example: The sailor helped navigate the ship through the storm.
Definition
"The sailor" refers to a person who works on a ship, especially one who is involved in operating and navigating it. In history, the sailor played a crucial role in exploration, trade, and naval warfare by managing the vessel and ensuring its safe passage.
Etymology
The term "the sailor" comes from the Old English word 'sælig,' meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate,' which evolved into 'sailor' to describe those who travel by sea. Did you know that sailors were once considered adventurous heroes, braving unknown waters and storms to expand the horizons of their nations?
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"The sailor" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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