crew: Meaning and Definition of
crew
Pronunciation: (kr), [key]
— n.
- a group of persons involved in a particular kind of work or working together: the crew of a train; a wrecking crew.
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- the people who sail or operate a ship or boat.
- the common sailors of a ship's company.
- a particular gang of a ship's company.
- the people who fly or operate an aircraft or spacecraft.
- the team that rows a racing shell: varsity crew.
- the sport of racing with racing shells: He went out for crew in his freshman year.
- a company; crowd: He and his crew of friends filled the room.
- any force or band of armed men.
—v.t.
- to serve as a member of a crew on (a ship, aircraft, etc.).
- to obtain or employ a crew for (a ship, aircraft, etc.).
—v.i.
- to serve as a member of a crew.
crew
Pronunciation: (kr), [key]
— v.
- a pt. of.
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