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lubber

/ˈlʌb.ər/

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noun

/ˈlʌb.ər/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее неуклюжего, неловкого или глупого человека, или неопытного моряка в его первом плавании.

A noun referring to an awkward, clumsy, or stupid person, or an inexperienced sailor on their first voyage.

  1. Awkward or clumsy personC1informal

    A person who is awkward, clumsy, or lacking in skill.

    ruНеуклюжий человек

    • He felt like a lubber on the dance floor.
    • Don't be such a lubber; try to be more careful.
    • The new intern was a bit of a lubber at first.

    Synonymsbumpkinbunglerclodclodhopperfumblerklutzloutoafstumblebum

    Antonymsaceadeptexpertgeniuspro

  2. Inexperienced sailorC1formalbritish

    A sailor who is inexperienced or on their first voyage.

    ruНеопытный моряк

    • The captain assigned the lubber to simple tasks.
    • The lubber struggled to tie the knots correctly.
    • Every lubber must learn the ropes before becoming a proper sailor.

    Synonymsgreenhornlandlubbernovicerookie

    Antonymsmarinerold handsalt

Forms
  • lubbers plural form
  • lubbers' possessive plural form
  • lubber's possessive singular form
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