bo's'n

/ ˈbəʊsən /

noun

nautical a variant spelling of boatswain

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

My lad," said the bo's'n's mate, sapiently, "prize money's got a lot to do with wimmin, as you'll find out, especially if you go ashore with a pocketful of it.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

As bo's'n, it was not only his right but his duty to lay in with a rope's end occasionally.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

The great gunboat's deck rang with the bo's'n's whistle, as the crew were piped to repel boarders, and to their quarters at the guns.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

On departure, the ceremony is repeated in reverse, the bo's'ns mate begins to pipe and the side boys salute as soon as the departing officer steps toward the gangway between the side boys.