topsman

Meanings

• noun

  A seaman who is in charge of the topmast and rigging of a sailing ship.

  - "The topsman signaled to the crew to hoist the sails."
  - "During the storm, the topsman was responsible for securing the topmast."

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Variants

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top gun , top guns

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Etymology

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Originally, the term 'topsman' referred to the highest-ranking seaman on a sailing ship, responsible for the maintenance and repair of the rigging and sails.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'topsman' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'top' meaning 'summit' or 'topmost part'.

2. In the Royal Navy, the rank of topsman was abolished in the late 19th century and replaced with the rating of seaman.

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1. sailor: A person who works on board a ship, operating the vessel's sails and performing other tasks related to navigation and maintenance.

2. rigging: The system of ropes, cables, and chains used to support the masts and sails of a sailing ship.

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Culture

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In maritime literature and folklore, the figure of the topsman often appears as a skilled and experienced sailor, with a deep understanding of the workings of the ship and the sea.

How to Memorize "topsman"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tall, strong seaman perched high up on the mast, repairing the rigging and sails.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'topsman' with the image of a sailing ship and a skilled seaman working at the top of the mast.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Top' as in 'Top of the mast' to remember the meaning of 'topsman'.

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