crew

crew · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A group of people who work on and operate a ship, boat, aircraft, or train.

  2. 2.

    To act as a member of a crew on a ship, aircraft, or vehicle.

  3. 3.

    A group of people working together, especially on a film or television production.

  4. 4.

    (informal) A group of friends or associates.

  5. 5.

    A team of rowers.

Forms

plural: crews

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    crew cut — a very short hairstyle
  • •
    crew neck — a round, close-fitting neckline
  • •
    film crew — the technical staff of a movie production
  • •
    ground crew — workers who service aircraft on the ground

Related words

See also: captain, crews, staff, team
Synonyms: gang, group, staff, team

Etymology

From Old French creue meaning "an increase, reinforcement," past participle of croistre meaning "to grow," from Latin crescere.