A crew member is someone who works on a ship or boat, typically in a maritime setting. An OARSMAN (7 letters) is someone who operates an OAR to propel a boat through the water. A ROWER (5 letters) is someone who uses oars to propel a boat forward. An OAR (3 letters) is a long pole with a flat blade at one end, used to row a boat. A HAND (4 letters) is someone who works on a ship or boat. A cox (3 letters) is someone who steers and directs a boat in a race. A TAR (3 letters) is an old-fashioned term for a SAILOR. A MATE (4 letters) is a subordinate officer on a merchant ship. A BOSUN (5 letters) is a petty officer on a merchant or naval ship. A MATEY (5 letters) is a friendly term for a SAILOR. A SAILOR (6 letters) is a person who works on a ship. A SEAMAN (6 letters) is a SAILOR of the lowest rank. A DECKHAND (8 letters) is someone who works on the deck of a ship.