adjective
- showing the skill, knowledge, or behavior characteristic of an experienced sailor
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The captain praised the crew for their seamanlike handling of the emergency.
- His seamanlike knowledge of knots impressed the sailing instructor.
- The yacht was moored in a seamanlike fashion with proper fenders and lines.
- She demonstrated seamanlike conduct during the storm.
- The rescue was executed in a seamanlike manner despite rough seas.
- His seamanlike appearance and bearing marked him as a veteran sailor.