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ˈboʊ sənbo·sun
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Princeton's WordNet
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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bosunnoun
A warrant or petty officer on board a naval ship.
Etymology: Contraction of boatswain.
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bosun
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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bosun
A bosun, also known as boatswain, is a senior crew member on a ship who is in charge of the ship's hull and all related equipment. The bosun's duties include overseeing maintenance, repairs, cleaning, cargo storage, and handling, as well as supervising other deck crew members.
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Bosun
The Bosun is a 14 foot GRP sailing dinghy originally created for the Royal Navy by designer Ian Proctor and built by Bossoms Boatyard in 1963. The design specification was for a robust dinghy, able to handle open seas, capable of carrying a crew of 3 to 4 people and be fast enough for a competent helm to enjoy sailing, whilst stable enough for a beginner to learn on. The sailmark is a boatswain's call.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bosun in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bosun in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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