The term "seaman" is also a general-purpose for a man who works anywhere on board a modern ship. This is untrue in the US Navy where a sailor might be a seaman but not all US Navy sailors are a seaman. Furthermore, "seaman" is a short form for the status of an "able-bodied seaman," either in the navies or in the merchant marines. An able-bodied seaman is one who is fully trained and qualified to work on the decks and superstructure of modern ships, even during foul weather, whereas less-qualified sailors are restricted to remaining within the ship during times of foul weather — lest they be swept overboard by the stormy seas or by the high winds.

Word used in a sentence: "Be careful there is a lot of seamen in this room." " I cant pick you up atm., my car is full of seaman."