01 n. An officer who has charge of the boats, sails, rigging, colors, anchors, cables, cordage, etc., of a ship, and who also summons the crew, a…
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An officer who has charge of the boats, sails, rigging, colors, anchors, cables, cordage, etc., of a ship, and who also summons the crew, and performs other duties.(Naut.)
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The jager gull.(Zool.)
Phrases & compounds
Boatswain's mate —
an assistant of the boatswain.