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BOS'N Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the abbr bos'n. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the abbr bos'n. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BOS'N

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boatswain
nounn
noun

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

bo'sun
nounn
noun

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

bosun
nounn
noun

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

bo's'n
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For BOS'N

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bos'n, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
gob jack jack-tar mariner seafarer tar
Phrases (2)
old saltsea dog

Alternatives for BOATSWAIN

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