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

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

1. 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. 2. The jager gull. The tropic bird. Boatswain's mate, an assistant of the boatswain. Origin: Boat + swain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Boatswain

boatlifting
boatlifts
boatlike
boatload
boatloads
boatman
boatman
boatmanship
boatmen
boatneck
boatnecks
boats
boatsman
boatsmen
boatswain (current term)
boatswain (current term)
boatswain's chair
boatswains
boatswain bird
boattail
boattails
boatwoman
boatyard
boatyards
boat bug
boat bug
boat club
boat conformation
boat deck
boat form

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