seabee

/ˈsiːbi/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of the United States Navy Construction Force, responsible for building and maintaining infrastructure and facilities

“The Seabees played a crucial role in constructing the new base in the Pacific.”

2. noun

a type of bivalve mollusk with a long siphon used for burrowing

“The Seabees are a common sight in shallow waters, their siphons visible above the sand.”

Synonyms

  • construction specialist
  • naval engineer

Antonyms

  • demolisher
  • destructor