BOSUN

boatswain, bos'n, bo's'n, bosun, bo'sun

(noun) a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bosun (plural bosuns)

A warrant or petty officer on board a naval ship.

Anagrams

• Bonsu, bonus, bouns

Source: Wiktionary



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