United KingdomUnited StatesEnglish-speaking maritime contextsarchaicnauticalhistorical
- A sailor or seaman, especially as referred to in 18th–19th century British and maritime contexts.
- A generic or traditional term for a common seaman, often evoking historical naval life.
United KingdomUnited Statesliterarycolloquial
- A personified or stereotypical representation of a sailor (e.g., 'Jolly Jack Tar'), used in storytelling, song, or popular imagery.
United KingdomUnited Statesglobalinformalproper-name usage
- A name used for establishments, vessels, characters, or trademarks that evoke maritime or nautical associations.