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Seafaring
Following the business of a mariner; as, a seafaring man.
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Similar meaning 2
Of or pertaining to the sea; having to do with the ocean, or with navigation or naval affairs; nautical; as, marine productions or bodies; marine she…
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Of or pertaining to the sea; having to do with the ocean, or with navigation or naval affairs; nautical; as, marine productions or bodies; marine she…
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50% interchangeable
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Narrower term 5
of Boat
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Navigation along the coast; the details of coast pilotage.
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of Sail
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Formerly, a passage either by sea or land; a journey, in general; but not chiefly limited to a passing by sea or water from one place, port, or count…
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Sailing for pleasure in a yacht.
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Broader term 5
The act of employing or using; also, the state of being employed.
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To labor; to travail.
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of Travel
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of Travel
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Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…
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Component part 2
The act or practice of steering, or directing; as, the steerage of a ship.
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of Steer
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Synonym 3
The act of navigating; the act of passing on water in ships or other vessels; the state of being navigable.
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of Sail
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Going upon the sea; especially, sailing upon the deep sea; -- used in distinction from coasting or river, as applied to vessels.
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