weddell

/ˈwɛdəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A seafarer, especially one who sailed in the 18th century.

“The Weddell was a skilled sailor on the British Navy’s fleet.”

2. proper noun

A sea named after James Weddell, an English naval officer.

“The Weddell Sea is a part of the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica.”

Synonyms

  • sailor
  • seafarer

Antonyms

  • landlubber