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landlubber

/ˈlændˌlʌbər/ noun · British & US
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What does landlubber mean?

noun

A person who spends most of their time at sea, especially a sailor who is not accustomed to being on land. A person who is inexperienced or awkward on land.

Example

"The landlubber struggled to walk on the uneven terrain after being at sea for months."

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