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Definition of Bosun
1. Noun. A petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
Exact synonyms: Bo's'n, Bo'sun, Boatswain, Bos'n
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 Bosun
1. Noun. A warrant or petty officer on board a naval ship. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bosun
1. a boatswain [n -S] - See also: boatswain
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bosun
Literary usage of Bosun
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Seaville: A Blue Water Adventure by Richard Miller (2004)
"Around and around the bosun; door over there, face against Eva's back. ...
the bosun said, smiling She smiled back at him, playing the coquette. ..."