bowsman
1
8.6
A person who sits at the front of a boat to watch ahead and warn the crew
- noun
- /ˈboʊzmən/
- Jargon
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proa
- With his keen eyesight, the bowsman spotted a pod of dolphins swimming alongside the boat.
Examples
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Isn't there a winch or a pulley or maybe a come-along in a bowsman's locker?
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The bowsman skillfully navigated the boat through the narrow canal.
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As the bowsman kept watch, the crew prepared the sails for the upcoming storm.
Synonyms
boatman
vsbowsman
8
2.8
A man who rows or steers a boat to carry people across water
is a role at the front of a boat responsible mainly for lookout
3
7.9
A person who moves a boat to carry people across rivers or canals
is fixed at the front of a boat serving as lookout and navigator
boatsman
vsbowsman
1
4.0
A person who rows or guides a small boat
is a front position role focusing on lookout and navigation duties
boatwoman
vsbowsman
1
5.8
A woman who drives or guides a boat, often as her job
is stationed at the bow focusing on lookout and aiding navigation
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bowsman comes from the two simple parts bow and man, where bow means 'front of a boat'. So a bowsman is the person who sits at the bow, watches ahead, and helps guide the boat.