bo's'n
/ˈboʊ.sən/
noun
- A boatswain; a ship's officer in charge of equipment, rigging, and the crew's work on deck.
- The captain relied on the bo's'n to keep the deck crew organized.
- The bo's'n blew his whistle to call the sailors to their stations.
- Every morning, the bo's'n inspected the ropes and sails for damage.