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noun
A petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
synonyms: bo'sun, boatswain, bos'n, bosun.
is a specific kind of: gob, Jack, Jack-tar, mariner, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, tar.
Dutch: bootsmanPolish: bosman
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