boatswains

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen

Synonyms

boatswain, bos'n, bo's'n, bosun, bo'sun

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