Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boatswain
noun
/ˈboʊt.sən/
Definition
A boatswain is a naval officer responsible for the equipment and crew of a ship.
Examples
- The boatswain instructed the crew on how to properly handle the sails.
- Every morning, the boatswain would check the ropes and rigging on the ship.
Meaning
The term boatswain refers to a person who oversees the maintenance and operation of the deck and its equipment on a ship.
Synonyms
- bosun
- deckhand
- coxswain
