crew

🇺🇸 /kruː/ 🇬🇧 /kruː/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
noun
B2

The group of people who work together on a vehicle like a ship or airplane.

The crew of the ship worked together to navigate through the storm.

B2

The workers on a ship or plane, not including the leaders.

The officers and crew worked hard to keep the ship running smoothly.

B2

A team with special skills who work together, like emergency responders.

The rescue crew arrived quickly to help the injured.

R

A group of people, often used informally to describe a mix of individuals.

The party was full of a motley crew of characters.

R

A team that rows boats in races.

The university crew practiced every morning.

R

The sport of rowing in a team.

Crew is a popular sport at many colleges.

R

People who sail a boat in races or for fun, not including the captain.

The crew on the yacht enjoyed the sunny day.

verb
R

To work as part of a team on a ship or similar vehicle.

She crewed on a fishing boat during the summer.

translation

n. The group of people who work together on a vehicle like a ship or airplane.; The workers on a ship or plane, not including the leaders.; A team with special skills who work together, like emergency responders.; A group of people, often used informally to describe a mix of individuals.; A team that rows boats in races.; The sport of rowing in a team.; People who sail a boat in races or for fun, not including the captain.
v. To work as part of a team on a ship or similar vehicle.

Word Forms

3rd Present crews
Progressive crewing
Past crewed
Plural crews
Perfect crewed