'Mariner' definitions:

Definition of 'mariner'

From: WordNet
noun
A man who serves as a sailor [syn: mariner, seaman, tar, Jack-tar, Jack, old salt, seafarer, gob, sea dog]

Definition of 'Mariner'

From: GCIDE
  • Mariner \Mar"i*ner\, n. [F. marinier, LL. marinarius. See Marine.] One whose occupation is to assist in navigating ships; a seaman or sailor. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • Mariner's compass. See under Compass. [1913 Webster]