boatswain
(boat-swain)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. a warrant officer on a warship or in domestic service a petty officer responsible for a ship's gear such as rigging anchors and the like
Example Sentence
The boatswain called all the sailors for a meeting.
Synonyms
head sailor; warrant officer; petty officer
Antonyms
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