swabbie

/ˈswæbi/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who swabs decks, especially on a ship; a sailor or dockworker who cleans the deck or surrounding areas

“The swabbie on the cargo ship made sure the deck was spotless before the captain’s inspection.”

Synonyms

  • deckhand
  • sailor
  • ship's steward

Antonyms

  • captain
  • officer