n. 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
The boatswain called all the sailors for a meeting.
The boatswain called all the sailors for a meeting.
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head sailor; warrant officer; petty officer
pilot
2 syllables
boat-swain
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