boatswain
nounHow many syllables in boatswain?
There are 2 syllables in the word boatswain.How to pronounce boatswain:
Definition of boatswain:
- boatswain (noun):
- a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
- a petty officer on a merchant ship having charge of hull maintenance and related work
Synonyms for boatswain:
bo's'n
bo'sun
bos'n
bosun
jack
jack-tar
mariner
old salt
sea dog
seafarer
seaman
tar
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