crew

Definitions of crew
  1. noun
    an organized group of workmen
    synonyms: bemanning, ploeg
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    types:
    grondpersoneel
    the crew of technicians and mechanics who service aircraft on the ground
    type of:
    eenheid, unit, zelfstandigheid
    an organization regarded as part of a larger social group
  2. noun
    the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
    synonyms: bemanning
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    types:
    koopvaardij, koopvaart
    the crew of a merchant vessel
    type of:
    eenheid, unit, zelfstandigheid
    an organization regarded as part of a larger social group
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