landlubber

• Nom désignant une personne qui vit et travaille sur la terre ferme, ou un marin inexpérimenté lors de sa première traversée.

A noun referring to a person who lives and works on land, or an inexperienced sailor on their first voyage.

1. Land dwellerB2informal

   A person who lives and works on land, especially one unfamiliar with the sea.

   terrien (non-marin)

   • The old sailor laughed at the landlubber who couldn't tie a knot.
   • He felt like a landlubber among the experienced crew.
   • The landlubber was amazed by the vastness of the ocean.

   Synonymeslandmanlandsmanlubber

   Antonymesmarinernavigatorsailorseafarer

2. Inexperienced sailorB2informal

   A person who is new to sailing or has little experience at sea.

   Terrien inexpérimenté en navigation

   • The captain gave the landlubber simple tasks to learn the ropes.
   • Every landlubber on the ship was seasick during the storm.
   • The experienced sailors teased the landlubber for his clumsy movements.

   Synonymeslandsmanlubber

   Antonymesmarinersailorsaltseaman