Bos'n (Noun)
Meaning
A petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The bos'n was responsible for supervising the deck crew and ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently.
- The bos'n yelled orders to the seamen as they scrambled to secure the ship for the impending storm.
- After years of experience, John was promoted to bos'n and took pride in leading his team of sailors.
- The bos'n inspected the ship's rigging and reported any damage or wear to the captain.
- As the bos'n, Maria was in charge of assigning tasks and overseeing the daily maintenance of the vessel.