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a′ble sea′man, 
    1. Military, Naval TermsAlso called a′ble-bodied sea′man. an experienced deck-department seaman qualified to perform routine sea duties.
    2. Military, Naval Terms(in the British Navy and on British and U.S. merchant ships) a rating between ordinary seaman and leading seaman or boatswain's mate. Abbr.: A.B., AB
    • 1695–1705

'able seaman' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Ab - able-bodied seaman

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