sailor

noun6

1. •
   a person whose work is to take ships or boats across the sea and keep them running

   • He's a talented sailor and has spent many years at sea.
2. •
   In particular, a member of the crew of a (civilian or military) vessel, as opposed to a captain, admiral, etc.; a mariner; a common seaman.

   • Merchants, common sailors, captains of vessels, skippers, […] naval officers of all countries, and the Governments of several states on the two continents, were deeply interested in the matter. — 1873
3. •
   A person who sails sailing boats (as opposed to boats powered by other means) as a sport or recreation.
4. •
   A stiff straw hat with a flat, circular brim and a low, flat crown.

   • Straw Sailors. Children's large-leaf straw sailors, in new shapes, smooth or rough straw . Sizes 6 to 64. 80c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. Milan sailors in new, large shapes, with white or cream ribbon. — 1909
5. •
   Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Neptis, Pseudoneptis and Phaedyma, having white markings on a dark base and commonly flying by gliding.
6. •
   A brick, for example in a course of brickwork, that is laid vertically on its shortest end (smallest face), with its widest face facing the outside of the wall.