Bo'sun (
Noun
)
Meaning
A petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Bo's'n
Bos'n
Boatswain
Bosun
Hypernyms
Mariner
Seaman
Tar
Jack-tar
Seafarer
Gob
Old Salt
Sea Dog