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Definition of Boatswain
1. Noun. A petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
Exact synonyms: Bo's'n, Bo'sun, Bos'n, Bosun
Generic synonyms: Gob, Jack, Jack-tar, Mariner, Old Salt, Sea Dog, Seafarer, Seaman, Tar
Generic synonyms: Gob, Jack, Jack-tar, Mariner, Old Salt, Sea Dog, Seafarer, Seaman, Tar
Definition of Boatswain
1. n. An officer who has charge of the boats, sails, rigging, colors, anchors, cables, cordage, etc., of a ship, and who also summons the crew, and performs other duties.
Definition of Boatswain
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Medical Definition of Boatswain
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1. An officer who has charge of the boats, sails, rigging, colours, anchors, cables, cordage, etc, of a ship, and who also summons the crew, and performs other duties.
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