Deck hands are a type of maritime worker who are responsible for the maintenance and operation of a ship's deck. They are also known as swabbers (8 letters), TARS (4 letters) and CREW (4 letters). Swabbers are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the deck, while TARS are responsible for operating and maintaining the rigging and sails. CREW members are responsible for the overall operation of the ship, including navigation, steering, and other duties.