as in sailor
one who operates or navigates a seagoing vessel
a jack-tar swabbing the deck under the critical eye of the first mate
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The racetrack, situated between the Golden Gate Bridge at the windward end of the course and the prison island of Alcatraz at the bottom end, gave the sailors plenty to think about, especially the strong current that flows through the Bay.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025 -
According to Kent Online, the sailor’s three sons still believed their father was innocent after he was found guilty of Debbie’s murder in October 2019.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The immediate area near the crash site has been closed to mariners although the main traffic channel of the bay is open.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Organizations that view middle management as obstacles fail to recognize their critical role as translators, navigators, and stabilizers of meaningful change.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Cancer Support Community (CSC), for instance, operates a helpline (888-793-9355) where caregivers can talk to a navigator for information and resources based on their unique needs, including local support programs and online communities.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Jack-tar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack-tar. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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