noun · neutral
seamanship
/ˈsiː.mən.ʃɪp/SEA·man·ship
Band 5-6task2speaking
the knowledge or skill of handling a ship at sea
Examples
“Good seamanship is essential for safety during storms.”
“The academy teaches navigation, ropework and seamanship.”
“Experienced captains are valued for their seamanship during difficult voyages.”
Band 8 sentence
“Seamanship combines technical knowledge, practical experience and sound judgement, especially when navigating hazardous waters.”
Collocations
- good seamanship
- practise seamanship
- seamanship skills
Word family
seamanship nounseaman noun (sailor)
Common mistakes
sea ship→seamanship
sailingship→seamanship
Say it for a higher band
5sailing→6sailing skill→7+seamanship
Synonyms
sailing skill
Easily confused
sailing
“Sailing across the channel requires careful planning and attention to weather.”
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