Synonyms
Etymology
1. boatswain
noun. ['ˈboʊtsweɪn'] a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
Synonyms
- bos'n
- bo'sun
- Jack-tar
- old salt
- bosun
- sea dog
- seafarer
- mariner
- bo's'n
- Jack
- seaman
- tar
Etymology
- boat (English)
- bat (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- swain (English)
- sveinn (Old Norse)
Featured Games
Words that Rhyme with Boatswain
- moscowane
Example sentences of the word boatswain
1. Noun, singular or mass
The candidate must also be in the boatswain's mate rank for at least six months.