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May 25, 2012
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Synonyms for bosun

Noun

1. boatswain, bos'n, bo's'n, bosun, bo'sun, mariner, seaman, tar, Jack-tar, Jack, old salt, seafarer, gob, sea dog
usage: a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
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