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Seafaring

Following the business of a mariner; as, a seafaring man.

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Marine 84% connected

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…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Marine 84% connected

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…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Boating 76% connected

of Boat

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Cabotage 76% connected

Navigation along the coast; the details of coast pilotage.

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Sailing 76% connected

of Sail

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Voyage 76% connected

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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Yachting 76% connected

Sailing for pleasure in a yacht.

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Employment 76% connected

The act of employing or using; also, the state of being employed.

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Travel 76% connected

To labor; to travail.

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Traveling 76% connected

of Travel

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Travelling 76% connected

of Travel

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Work 76% connected

Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…

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Steerage 70% connected

The act or practice of steering, or directing; as, the steerage of a ship.

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Steering 70% connected

of Steer

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Navigation 92% connected

The act of navigating; the act of passing on water in ships or other vessels; the state of being navigable.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sailing 92% connected

of Sail

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Seagoing 92% connected

Going upon the sea; especially, sailing upon the deep sea; -- used in distinction from coasting or river, as applied to vessels.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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