Bo's'n (Noun)
Meaning
A petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The bo's'n ordered the crew to raise the anchor and set sail for the next port.
- As the most senior crew member below the officers, the bo's'n was responsible for allocating tasks to the other seamen.
- The bo's'n stood on the quarterdeck, directing the crew as they loaded cargo onto the ship.
- After years of experience at sea, Johnson was finally promoted to the position of bo's'n on the cargo vessel.
- The bo's'n took charge of the deck crew during the captain's absence, ensuring that the ship stayed on course.