meaning of boatswain
1. 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. The jager gull.
3. The tropic bird.
4. a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
Related Words
boatswain | boatswain bird | boatswains chair |
