English Word · Intermediate
deckhand
A ship's crew member who does manual work
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛkˌhænd/
Meaning
A member of a merchant ship's crew who carries out manual duties on deck.
Example
The deckhand helped secure the ship's mooring ropes.
The deckhand helped secure the ship's mooring ropes.
Practice tips
- Practice deckhand out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.