cabin boy

A "cabin boy" is a dated term referring to a young male worker on a ship, primarily serving the crew and passengers.

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Definition

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(dated)A young male employed on a ship to assist the officers and crew with various tasks.

Example

  • The cabin boy was responsible for bringing meals to the captain.
  • During long voyages, the cabin boy often learned the basics of navigation and seamanship.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cabin boy":

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