noun
- Plural of matelot; sailors, especially in the British Navy.
Usage: British English; informal; nautical
Examples
- The matelots worked together to secure the rigging during the storm.
- Several matelots gathered on deck for the morning briefing.
- The old matelots shared stories of their years at sea.
- British matelots are known for their discipline and skill.
- The captain addressed the matelots before departure.