deckhand Meaning & Definition
What Does Deckhand Mean?
As a noun, deckhand means A member of the crew of a merchant ship who performs manual labour. It is also used to mean A stagehand. As a verb, it means To work on a boat as a deckhand; crew.
Deckhand in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈdɛkˌhænd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | roustabout |
| Plural | deckhands |
| Verb forms | deckhands, deckhanding, deckhanded |
Deckhand Definition (Noun)
- A member of the crew of a merchant ship who performs manual labour.
- A stagehand.
Deckhand as a Verb
- To work on a boat as a deckhand; crew.
Synonyms of Deckhand
Deckhand synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Deckhand
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Deckhand in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
deckhand (plural deckhands)
deckhand (third-person singular simple present deckhands, present participle deckhanding, simple past and past participle deckhanded)
Words That Rhyme With Deckhand
Origin of Deckhand
From deck + hand.
How to Pronounce Deckhand
Deckhand is pronounced //ˈdɛkˌhænd// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deckhand
Is deckhand a noun or a verb?
Deckhand is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for deckhand?
Close synonyms of deckhand are roustabout. See the full list of deckhand synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of deckhand?
The plural of deckhand is deckhands.
What is the past tense of deckhand?
The past tense of deckhand is deckhanded. The present participle is deckhanding.