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leadsman
A sailor who measures water depth by lowering a lead weight on a line
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdzmən/
Meaning
A sailor who measures water depth by lowering a lead weight on a line.
Example
The leadsman lowered the weighted line to measure the water's depth.
The leadsman lowered the weighted line to measure the water's depth.
Practice tips
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