English Explanatory Dictionary

boatswain's pipe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A whistle, previously used by boatswain's mates to pipe orders throughout a ship; now used for the ceremonial piping onboard of visiting dignitaries.

Word forms

boatswain's pipe boatswain's pipes

Synonyms

boatswain's call
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