Crew

usgb/kruː/
noun

A group of people who work together, especially on a ship or aircraft.

The captain and crew of the ship were rescued.
Visual representation of "crew" - A group of people who work together, especially on a ship or aircraft.

Often appears as...

  • ship crew
  • aircraft crew
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Hierarchy implied

The term 'crew' often implies a hierarchy on a ship or aircraft with a captain or pilot in command.

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The crew awaited the captain's orders.
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Collective tasks

'Crew' suggests people working together on tasks requiring coordination, like navigating or managing a ship.

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The crew worked in unison to steer the ship through the storm.
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