What is the meaning of the collective noun crew?

Answer 1

Example sentences for the collective noun 'crew':

• A crew of laborers cleared the debris that blocked the road.
• The crew of sailors stood at attention for the captain's review.
• Coffee will be served to the crew of pilots soon after takeoff.
• A crew of firemen have blocked off the street of the fire.
• I'm trying out for a position on the crew of rowers.
• The crew of rescue workers airlifted the victims to safety.

Answer 2

The noun 'crew' is a collective noun for:

a crew of barbers

a crew of laborers

a crew of pilots

a crew of rowers

a crew of sailors

a crew of firemen or rescue workers.

Answer 3

No, the noun 'crew' is a concrete noun, a word for a physical group of people.

Answer 4

The collective noun 'crew' is used to group a group of people who work closely together, or specifically, a group of people who work on and operate a ship, boat, aircraft, spacecraft, or train; for example:

• a crew of workers
• a crew of pilots
• a crew of astronauts

Answer 5

The collective noun 'crew' is used for a crew of sailors.

Answer 6

Yes it is a collective noun, for example a crew of laborers, a crew of sailors, a crew of pilots, a crew of rowers, and a crew of firemen or rescue workers.

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

A crew of sailors