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Swabbie
Translation of "swabbie" into Russian
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swabbie
Noun
UK
/ˈswɒbi/
US
/ˈswɑbi/
A sailor, especially one who performs menial tasks on a ship.
The swabbie spent the morning scrubbing the deck as part of his daily duties.
A sailor in general (slang, occasionally mildly derogatory).
The old swabbie leaned back and told stories of life at sea.
swabbie
Adjective
UK
/ˈswɒbi/
US
/ˈswɑbi/
Relating to or characteristic of sailors who carry out basic cleaning duties.
The captain assigned the swabbie tasks to the new recruits.