Crew

/kruː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or theatrical production.

The crew worked tirelessly to repair the ship after the storm.

A group of people gathered for a specific purpose or activity.

The film crew arrived early to set up the cameras and lights.

A group of friends or associates, often sharing a common interest or activity.

After school, I always hang out with my crew at the skate park.

verb

To provide a crew for a ship, aircraft, or spacecraft.

They decided to crew the ferry with experienced sailors.

Middle English crue, from Old French creue, from Latin creare 'to create'.

crew cut

A very short hairstyle for men.

ground crew

The personnel responsible for the work on an aircraft, excluding the pilot.

crew member

A person who is part of the crew in a specific activity.

crewman

A male member of a crew.

crewmate

A member of the same crew.

crewing

The act of supplying crew for a ship or aircraft.

A close group of friends.

I'm chilling with my crew this weekend.

To hang out or spend time with friends.

We were just crewing at the park.