26984 words

crews

7 definitions • 15 examples
1
a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc.:

Examples:

The aircraft has a crew of seven.
All 44 passengers and crew were killed when the boat sank.
2
the people who work on a ship, aircraft, etc. who are not officers:

Examples:

Apart from the ten officers, a crew of 90 takes care of the 300 passengers.
3
the sport of rowing a boat (= causing it to move through water using poles with flat ends called oars):

Examples:

She donated millions of dollars to make women's crew a varsity sport.
I'd never participated in any team sports until I did crew.
row crew Porterfield would go on to row crew for the US national team.
He plays hockey and rows on the crew team.
4
If you crew a boat, or crew for someone on their boat, you help to sail it.
5
all the people who work together, esp. to operate a ship or aircraft, or all the people of lower rank:

Examples:

[ U ] The captain and crew would like to welcome you on board.
[ C ] Jack worked on a road-repair crew.
6
a group of people who work together, especially all those who work on and operate a ship, plane, etc.:

Examples:

7
the people who work on a ship, plane, etc. who are not officers:

Examples:

Apart from the 10 officers, a crew of 90 looks after the 300 passengers.

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