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ˈboʊ sənbo's'n

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. boatswain, bos'n, bo's'n, bosun, bo'sunnoun

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

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  1. bo's'n

    A boatswain ( BOH-sən, formerly and dialectally also BOHT-swayn), bo's'n, bos'n, or bosun, also known as a deck boss, or a qualified member of the deck department, is the most senior rate of the deck department and is responsible for the components of a ship's hull. The boatswain supervises the other members of the ship's deck department, and typically is not a watchstander, except on vessels with small crews. Additional duties vary depending upon ship, crew, and circumstances.

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  1. bo's'n

    A bo's'n, also known as bosun or boatswain, is a senior crewman of the deck department in a ship's crew. This officer is in charge of the ship's hull and all related components, including ropes, anchors, boats, and other deck equipment. They typically have a significant role in a ship's maintenance and sailing operations.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bo's'n in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bo's'n in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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