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Bosun vs Helmsman - What's the difference?

bosun | helmsman |

As nouns the difference between bosun and helmsman

is that bosun is a warrant or petty officer on board a naval ship while helmsman is (nautical) a member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.

bosun

English

(wikipedia bosun)

Alternative forms

* bo's'n, bo'sun

Noun

(en noun)
  • A warrant or petty officer on board a naval ship.

    • Anagrams

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    helmsman

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia helmsman) (helmsmen)
  • (nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
  • (figuratively) A leader.