bluejacket

/ˈbluːdʒækt/

Definitions

1. noun

a sailor in the United States Coast Guard who wears a uniform jacket with a blue collar

“The bluejacket was responsible for guiding the ship through the stormy waters.”

2. noun

a sailor in a similar blue uniform in other navies or maritime services

“The British navy bluejacket helped the injured sailor on board.”

Synonyms

  • sailor
  • seaman

Antonyms

  • landlubber