seamanlike
Skilled at sea
Seamanlike describes conduct, skill, or appearance befitting an experienced sailor.
A seamanlike knot is tied properly; seamanlike handling of a vessel shows competence in navigation and boat management.
The term implies practical maritime knowledge and the ability to work effectively aboard ship: The crew performed their duties in a seamanlike manner.
Of ships and sailing
- competentSufficiently able, qualified
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- able-bodiedPhysically fit, healthy
- experiencedHaving practical knowledge gained
deft · practiced · shipshape · capable · adept · masterful · seasoned · expert
Arranged with care
- tidyFree from clutter
- properSocially appropriate
- correctFree from error
- respectableWorthy of regard
dutiful · responsible · honorable · shipshape · disciplined · meticulous · careful · attentive
Ropes controlling ship sails
- knot-tyingFastening cordage together
- splicingConnecting by interweaving ends
- navigationDetermining position and course
- helmsmanshipSkill in steering vessels
anchoring · mooring · docking · coiling · lashing · stowing · belaying · heaving
nautical
Of ships and sailing
- competentSufficiently able, qualified
- proficientHaving practiced ability
- able-bodiedPhysically fit, healthy
experienced · deft · practiced · shipshape · capable · adept · masterful · seasoned · expert · skillful
orderly
Arranged with care
respectable · dutiful · responsible · honorable · shipshape · disciplined · meticulous · careful · attentive · vigilant
rigging
Ropes controlling ship sails
- knot-tyingFastening cordage together
- splicingConnecting by interweaving ends
- navigationDetermining position and course
helmsmanship · anchoring · mooring · docking · coiling · lashing · stowing · belaying · heaving · trimming
seamanlikeunseamanlike
Lacking maritime skill
lubberly · landlubberly · amateurish · clumsy · incompetent