Landlubber
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlænd.lʌ.bə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Landlubber is a noun meaning (nautical, derogatory) Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman.
Meaning
(nautical, derogatory) Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman.
Example Sentences
[…] the making of sheathing and ship's pumps. This last rather unmarine field included more than a third of the patents before 1800, which may be one explanation for the predominance of landlubbers in early marine patenting.
Word Forms
- landlubbers
Synonyms for landlubber
Depending on context, synonyms include lubber, landman, landsman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include landsman, lubber, landman, barnacle, swabby, snotty.
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