boatswain
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sən; noun
a warrant officer on a warship, or a petty officer on a merchant vessel, in charge of rigging, anchors, cables, etc.
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boatswain, bosun or bo's'n (ˈbəʊsən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a petty officer on a merchant ship or a warrant officer on a warship who is responsible for the maintenance of the ship and its equipment | |
| [Old English bātswegen; see | |
| bosun, bosun or bo's'n | |
| —n | |
| [Old English bātswegen; see | |
| bo's'n, bosun or bo's'n | |
| —n | |
| [Old English bātswegen; see | |
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Boatswain
is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
boatswain
mid-15c., from late O.E. batswegen, from bat "boat" + O.N. sveinn "boy" (see swain). Phonetic spelling bo'sun is attested from 1868.
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Example sentences
Albeit not a navigational instrument, the boatswain's pipe was a tool of great value.
The boatswain's chair is used only for transporting employees.
The boatswain and a mate trained a fire hose on the plate, and the mud came down in curtains.
The tie-off type support would have to meet the requirements of a boatswain's chair or other single point adjustable scaffold.
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