English Word · Advanced
shipmanship
The role or skills of a shipman
Pronunciation: say shipmanship
Meaning
The role or skills of a shipman.
Example
[…] her rôle was not to encumber the party with easels, but to sit and admire our shipmanship on seas high or low as the case might be.
[…] her rôle was not to encumber the party with easels, but to sit and admire our shipmanship on seas high or low as the case might be.
Practice tips
- Practice shipmanship 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 advanced-level learners.