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boatswain's chairs

boatswain's chairs is the plural of boatswain's chair.

Meaning of boatswain's chair

Noun

boatswain's chair (plural boatswain's chairs)

  1. A short board or other seating, secured in a bridle of ropes, used to hoist a man aloft or over the ship’s side for painting and similar work.
    Synonyms:
    bosun's chair

Questions about boatswain's chairs

What is boatswain's chairs the plural of?
Boatswain's chairs is the plural of boatswain's chair.

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  6. boatswain's chairs
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  10. boatswain-bird
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