BOATSWAIN'S PIPE


Meaning of BOATSWAIN'S PIPE in English

noun

or boatswain's whistle also boatswain's call

1. : a silver whistle used by a boatswain's mate (as in relaying orders to the crew or giving orders to winch and crane operators)

2. : the note or notes sounded on the boatswain's pipe

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