lubber

/ˈlʌbər/
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Other forms: lubbers

Definitions of lubber
  1. noun
    an awkward, foolish person
    synonyms: ape, clod, gawk, goon, lout, lummox, lump, nimrod, oaf, stumblebum
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    type of:
    clumsy person
    a person with poor motor coordination
  2. noun
    an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage
    synonyms: landlubber, landsman
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    type of:
    beginner, initiate, novice, tiro, tyro
    someone new to a field or activity
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