cockswain
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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"The pilot says, my Lord, that she is so, and looking for her husband," the cockswain answered.
From A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition by Ross, William A.
After this, he was sent to Sydney, as one of the crew in the police-boat, of which he was soon made assistant cockswain.
From Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages by Anonymous
"Takin' our measure," observed Bill Roberts, cockswain of the Captain's gig, turning to Tom Grattan, the thickset, black-headed captain of the maintop.
From Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 by Barnes, James
"Blaze away, your Honours," shouted the cockswain, and mounting to the top of the rock, endeavoured with an oar, which he handled like a flail, to knock down every gull that came within reach.
From A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition by Ross, William A.
"Keep the boat broadside on," observed R—— to the cockswain.
From A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden 2nd edition by Ross, William A.
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