boatswain

[US]/ˈbəʊtˌswɛːn/
[UK]/ˈboʊtswən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. En underofficer i Royal Navy som ansvarar för att övervaka ett fartygs däckbesättning och dess utrustning.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

boatswain's pipe

skepparns pipa

the boatswain's call

skepparns anrop

boatswain's mate

skepparns man

the boatswain's whistle

skepparns visselpipa

boatswain's orders

skepparns order

the boatswain shouts

skepparn ropar

boatswain's duty

skepparns plikt

the boatswain's log

skepparns loggbok

Example Sentences

the boatswain is responsible for the ship's crew.

Båtsmannen är ansvarig för skeppets besättning.

the boatswain called everyone to the deck.

Båtsmannen kallade alla till däck.

our boatswain ensured the safety of the cargo.

Vår båtsman säkerställde lastens säkerhet.

the boatswain taught the new recruits how to tie knots.

Båtsmannen lärde de nya rekryterna knyta knutar.

the boatswain's whistle signaled the start of the drill.

Båtsmannens visselpipa signalerade startskottet för övningen.

the boatswain organized the maintenance of the ship.

Båtsmannen organiserade skeppets underhåll.

the boatswain reported to the captain about the weather conditions.

Båtsmannen rapporterade till kaptenen om väderförhållandena.

the boatswain's duties include supervising the deckhands.

Båtsmannens arbetsuppgifter inkluderar att övervaka däckhäntarna.

during the storm, the boatswain kept everyone calm.

Under stormen höll båtsmannen alla lugna.

the boatswain's experience was invaluable during the voyage.

Båtsmannens erfarenhet var ovärderlig under resan.

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