jackhead

/ˈdʒæk.hed/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who works on a ship, particularly one who is responsible for hauling or lifting heavy objects.

“The jackhead helped load the cargo onto the ship.”

2. noun

A part of the head of a jack, such as a jack used for lifting heavy weights.

“The jackhead was clogged with dirt, so it needed to be cleaned.”

Synonyms

  • deckhand
  • seaman

Antonyms

  • landlubber