Boatswain

Definition of Boatswain

Boat´swain
n.1.(Naut.) An officer who has charge of the boats, sails, rigging, colors, anchors, cables, cordage, etc., of a ship, and who also summons the crew, and performs other duties.
2.(Zool.) The jager gull.
Boatswain's mate
an assistant of the boatswain.
- Totten.

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