seaboot
Mariner's waterproof boot
A seaboot is a tall waterproof boot worn by sailors and fishermen, typically reaching to the knee or higher.
Seaboots are designed to keep feet dry on wet decks and in rough weather: He pulled on his seaboots before heading out to check the nets.
Waterproof rubber footwear
- gumbootsWaterproof knee-high boots
- wadersWaterproof fishing garment
- galoshesWaterproof shoe covers
- knee-highUp to the leg joint
steel-toe · mukluks · deck shoes · slip-on · pull-on
Seafaring crew member
- deckhandShip's manual laborer
- marinerOne who navigates ships
- trawlerNet-dragging fishing boat
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
ship · deck · harbor · port · starboard · bow · stern · galley
Prevents liquid from passing
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- moisture-resistantImpervious to dampness
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
- splash-proofProtected from light moisture
impermeable · rubber · neoprene · oilskin · treated · coated · lined · insulated
Saturated with liquid
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- saltwaterOcean water, chemically speaking
- stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
waves · pitch · roll · swell · choppy · squall · gale · bilge
Net-dragging fishing boat
Tough and uneven
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- hard-wearingResistant to damage
tough · robust · long-lasting · resilient · well-made · solid · dependable · quality
wellingtons
Waterproof rubber footwear
knee-high · steel-toe · mukluks · deck shoes · slip-on · pull-on
sailor
Seafaring crew member
anchor · ship · deck · harbor · port · starboard · bow · stern · galley · keel
watertight
Prevents liquid from passing
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- moisture-resistantImpervious to dampness
- water-repellentResisting water penetration
splash-proof · impermeable · rubber · neoprene · oilskin · treated · coated · lined · insulated · weatherproof
wet
Saturated with liquid
- slipperyLacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- sprayDispersed liquid droplets
- saltwaterOcean water, chemically speaking
storm · waves · pitch · roll · swell · choppy · squall · gale · bilge · awash
trawler
Net-dragging fishing boat
cod · gaff · bait · tackle · hook · line · fillet · chum · haul · gutting
rugged
Tough and uneven
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- sturdySolidly built, durable
hard-wearing · tough · robust · long-lasting · resilient · well-made · solid · dependable · quality · abrasion-resistant
seaboothiking boot
Sturdy footwear for trails
desert boot · cowboy boot · ski boot · walking boot · work boot
seabootsandal
Sole with straps
flip-flop · espadrille · moccasin · ballet flat · loafer