English Expression · Intermediate
master mariner
A seaman who has qualified to be a captain of a merchant ship
Pronunciation: say master mariner
Meaning
A seaman who has qualified to be a captain of a merchant ship
Example
1987, D. J. House, Seamanship Techniques, Volume 2, chapter heading, Certificate of Competency for Master Mariner, Class 1
1987, D. J. House, Seamanship Techniques, Volume 2, chapter heading, Certificate of Competency for Master Mariner, Class 1
Practice tips
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