Synonyms for

Crew

Verb / kru: / Another word for crew — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A group of people who work together, especially all those who work on or operate a ship, aircraft, or train.

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Common collocations

  • crew cut
  • crew neck
  • crew member
  • flight crew
  • film crew
  • ship's crew
  • ground crew

Word family

noun crew
verb crew

Usage note

While 'crew' can refer to any group working together, it is most commonly associated with the personnel of a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft. It can also refer to a group of people working on a film or television production.

Example sentences

  1. The crew of the plane was able to safely land the aircraft despite the bad weather conditions.
  2. The film crew set up their cameras and lighting equipment before shooting the scene.
  3. The ship's crew cleaned the deck before the passengers boarded.
  4. The racing crew worked together to make sure the car was ready for the big race.
  5. The rescue crew searched for survivors after the earthquake.

Quotes

  • 'A captain is nothing without his crew.' - Blackbeard
  • 'The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.' - Phil Jackson
  • 'Together we achieve individual greatness, together we achieve so much more.' - Anonymous

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