word
Boatswain
BOH-tswayn
/ˈboʊtsweɪn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
boatswain
Dictionary meaning
A petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
Synonyms: bos'n, bo's'n, bosun, bo'sun
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