chainsman
[ cheynz-muhn ]
/ ˈtʃeɪnz mən /
noun, plural chains·men.Nautical.
a person who stands in the chains to take soundings; leadsman.
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a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
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