Words similar to sailors

Example sentences for: sailors

How can you use “sailors” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

..would be injured survivors of Iraq's 1987 missile attack upon the frigate USS Stark . Families of the 37 sailors who died in that 'accidental' incident already had been given $27.
The recreation of the Dutch trading ship at the Scheepvaart Museum with its staff playing the part of sailors, brings out the sense of adventure in children.
Other tough migrants from the South Seas settled along the coasts — sailors, fishermen, traders (for the most part pirates) — known euphemistically as orang laut (sea people).
The same must be said for hitch, go without a hitch, get hitched, hoist, hold off, hold on , and scores of other entries: these were everyday words in the general language before they were used by sailors.
Miyares is also founder and regular crew member of "Challenged America" a racing crew of disabled and able-bodied sailors who compete in major ocean-racing events.