able

able

adjective

{bc}having sufficient power, skill, or resources to do something

-able

adjective suffix

{bc}capable of, fit for, or worthy of (being so acted upon or toward)

able-bod*ied

adjective

{bc}having a sound strong body

able-bodied seaman

noun

{bc}{sx|able seaman||}

able seaman

noun

{bc}an experienced deck-department seaman qualified to perform routine duties at sea