English
Pronunciation
IPA: /�bo.sn̩/
Schoolbook Phonetics: (b�ʹsu�n)
Last Resort Phonetics: BOH-sun
Noun
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en-noun
#nautical The officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship.
#nautical The petty officer of a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
Translations
Finnish puosu
Related terms
bosun or bo's'n
boatswain-bird
boatswain's chair
boatswain's pipe
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