deckhands
nounUK /ˈdɛkhændz/
US /ˈdɛkhændz/
Deckhands are people who work on a boat and help keep it clean and running.
The deckhands tied the ropes to the dock.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Workers who do physical jobs on a ship, like cleaning and moving cargo.
The deckhands loaded the boxes onto the ship.
3. Helpers on a fishing boat who handle nets and gear.
The deckhands pulled in the heavy fishing nets.
4. People who assist the captain on a large vessel.
The captain told the deckhands to prepare for the storm.