Noun

(seamen)

A mariner or sailor, one who mans a ship. Opposed to landman or landsman.

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(British, Navy) The lowest ranking in the Navy, below Able Seaman.

(US, Navy) An enlisted rate in the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, ranking below petty officer third class and above seaman apprentice.

A merman; the male of the mermaid.

Not to mention mermaids or seamen. — .

Noun

(label) A powdered substance that develops strong adhesive properties when mixed with water.

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(uncountable) The paste-like substance resulting from mixing such a powder with water.

(label) Any material with strong adhesive properties.

(label) Bond of union; that which unites firmly, as persons in friendship or in society.

(label) The layer of bone investing the root and neck of a tooth; cementum.