1. boatswain

noun. ['ˈboʊtsweɪn'] a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.

Rhymes with Boatswain

• moscowane

How do you pronounce boatswain?

Pronounce boatswain as ˈboʊtsweɪn.

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Sentences with boatswain

1. Noun, singular or mass
The candidate must also be in the boatswain's mate rank for at least six months.