boatmaster

English

Etymology

From Middle English botmeyster, equivalent to boat +‎ master.

Noun

boatmaster (plural boatmasters)

  1. (nautical) A person officially qualified to be in charge of a vessel of a specified category.

Translations

References
  • The Merchant Shipping (Boatmasters’ Qualifications, Crew and Hours of Work) Regulations 2015
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