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BOSUN Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word bosun. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word bosun. (close relations)
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boatswain

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boatswain
nounn
noun

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

master
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an artist of consummate skill

• a person who has general authority over others

• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

• directs the work of others

• presiding officer of a school

• an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

• an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

• someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution

• an authority qualified to teach apprentices

• key that secures entrance everywhere

adjective satellite

• most important element

verb

• be or become completely proficient or skilled in

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

bo'sun
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

bos'n
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For BOSUN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bosun, 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

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