| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| boatswain | (noun) a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen | Synonyms: bo's'n, bo'sun, bos'n, bosun |
| coxswain | (noun) the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew | Synonyms: cox |
| swain | (noun) a man who is the lover of a man or woman | Synonyms: beau, boyfriend, fellow |