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bootsman — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boatswain noun A ship's officer or petty officer responsible for the sails, rigging, anchors, and deck crew.

Senses

bootsman is used for these senses in English:

  • boatswain (nautical) The officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship.