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Boatswain
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a petty officer on a warship responsible for rigging, anchors, boats, and deck equipment
Examples
The boatswain oversaw the repair of the ship's rigging after it was damaged in the storm.
As boatswain, he was responsible for ensuring that the anchors were properly stowed and ready for use at a moment's notice.
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boatswain
boat
swain
