English Explanatory Dictionary

boatswain's chair

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A short board or other seating, secured in a bridle of ropes, used to hoist a man aloft or over the ship’s side for painting and similar work.

Word forms

boatswain's chair boatswain's chairs

Synonyms

bosun's chair
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