boatswain

boatswain is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] 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.

[2] The jager gull.

[3] The tropic bird. Boatswain`s mate, an assistant of the boatswain. Totten.

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