Crew — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkrü/

Meaning & Definition of Crew

Crew (noun)

  1. the whole company belonging to a ship sometimes including the officers and master; also, one who assists the skipper of a sailboat
  2. the persons who have duties on an aircraft in flight
  3. the rowers and coxswain of a racing shell; also, rowing

Crew (verb)

  1. to act as a member of a crew
  2. to serve as a crew member on (a ship, an aircraft, etc.)
  3. to supply (something) with people (as for service)

Word Forms of Crew

Inflections: crewed, crewing, crews

Derived words: crewless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Crew

Middle English crue, from Middle French, reinforcement, literally, increase, from crue, feminine past participle of croistre to grow, from Latin crescere crescent

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Crew

crew chief, crew cut, crew neck, crew person, crew sock, ground crew

Frequently Asked Questions about Crew

What does "Crew" mean?

"Crew" means the whole company belonging to a ship sometimes including the officers and master; also, one who assists the skipper of a sailboat. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the whole company belonging to a ship sometimes including the officers and master; also, one who assists the skipper of a sailboat. It has 6 distinct senses.

Is "Crew" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Crew" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Crew"?

"Crew" is pronounced /ˈkrü/.

What is the origin of the word "Crew"?

"Crew" comes from Middle English crue, from Middle French, reinforcement, literally, increase, from crue, feminine past participle of croistre to grow, from Latin crescere crescent. First known use: 15th century.

What does "Crew" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Crew" means: the whole company belonging to a ship sometimes including the officers and master; also, one who assists the skipper of a sailboat; the persons who have duties on an aircraft in flight; the rowers and coxswain of a racing shell; also, rowing.

What does "Crew" mean as a verb?

As a verb, "Crew" means: to act as a member of a crew; to serve as a crew member on (a ship, an aircraft, etc.); to supply (something) with people (as for service).

What are the forms of "Crew"?

The word forms of "Crew" include crewed, crewing and crews.

What words are derived from "Crew"?

Words derived from "Crew" include crewless (adjective).