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PRONUNCIATION OF BOATSWAIN'S MATE

boatswain's mate  [ˈbəʊsənz meɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOATSWAIN'S MATE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Boatswain's mate is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOATSWAIN'S MATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Boatswain's mate

Boatswain's mate is a job classification in navies, coast guards, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and may refer to: ▪ Boatswain's mate, a job classification in the United States Navy ▪ Boatswain's mate, a job classification in the United States Coast Guard ▪ Boatswain's mate, a job classification in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Other meanings ▪ Bill Bobstay, the "Boatswain's Mate" character in the operetta H.M.S. Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan. ▪ The Boatswain's Mate, a one-act opera by Ethel Smyth ▪ Boatswain's mate, a historical military naval rank in Austria, Germany, and Russia.

Definition of boatswain's mate in the English dictionary

The definition of boatswain's mate in the dictionary is job classification in US navy.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOATSWAIN'S MATE


amate
əˈmeɪt
animate
ˈænɪˌmeɪt
automate
ˈɔːtəˌmeɪt
checkmate
ˈtʃɛkˌmeɪt
classmate
ˈklɑːsˌmeɪt
consummate
ˈkɒnsəˌmeɪt
diplomate
ˈdɪpləˌmeɪt
estimate
ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt
formate
ˈfɔːmeɪt
glutamate
ˈɡluːtəˌmeɪt
housemate
ˈhaʊsˌmeɪt
inmate
ˈɪnˌmeɪt
mate
meɪt
overestimate
ˌəʊvərˈɛstɪˌmeɪt
playmate
ˈpleɪˌmeɪt
primate
ˈpraɪmeɪt
remate
riːˈmeɪt
roommate
ˈruːmˌmeɪt
stalemate
ˈsteɪlˌmeɪt
underestimate
ˌʌndərˈɛstɪˌmeɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOATSWAIN'S MATE

boatel
boater
boatful
boathook
boathouse
boatie
boating
boating holiday
boating lake
boating trip
boatlift
boatlike
boatload
boatman
boatmen
boatswain
boatswain´s chair
boatswain´s pipe
boattail
boatyard

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOATSWAIN'S MATE

approximate
climate
continental climate
first mate
fool´s mate
illegitimate
inanimate
intimate
legitimate
mess mate
penultimate
plumber´s mate
proximate
running mate
scholar´s mate
second mate
smothered mate
soul mate
team-mate
ultimate

Synonyms and antonyms of boatswain's mate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «boatswain's mate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOATSWAIN'S MATE

Find out the translation of boatswain's mate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

水手长的队友
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

El compañero de contramaestre
570 millions of speakers

English

boatswain´s mate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Boatswain मेट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زميله ربان ل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

помощник боцмана
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

A companheira de contramestre
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বোতসওয়াইনের সঙ্গী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le compagnon de maître d´équipage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rakan botswain
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bootsmanngehilfe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

甲板長のメイト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

갑판장
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Botswain´s mate
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người bạn đời của thuyền trưởng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போட்ஸ்வானின் துணைவியார்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बोटवावेन यांचे सोबती
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Boatswain´in arkadaşı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

compagno di nostromo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

stary bosman za
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

помічник боцмана
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pereche șef de echipaj de
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σύντροφο λοστρόμος του
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bootsman se mate
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

båtsman kompis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

båtsmann kompis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of boatswain's mate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOATSWAIN'S MATE»

The term «boatswain's mate» is normally little used and occupies the 116.171 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOATSWAIN'S MATE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «boatswain's mate» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «boatswain's mate» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about boatswain's mate

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOATSWAIN'S MATE»

Discover the use of boatswain's mate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to boatswain's mate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dictionary of Naval Abbreviations
ABCCTC Advanced Base Combat Communications Training Center ABCS Advanced Base Construction Depot ABCM Master Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate ABCS Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate ABD Abbreviated Dial Aboard ...
Deborah W. Cutler, Thomas J. Cutler, 2005
2
The Boatswain's Mate
He is now best remembered for his macabre tales "The Monkey's Paw" (published 1902) and "The Toll House" (in the collection of short stories The Lady of the Barge).
W. W. Jacobs, 2008
3
Boatswain's Mate
Jake Rickmeyer joins the Navy at age sixteen.
Pat Johnston, 2001
4
The Bluejackets' Manual
Thomas J. Cutler. Ranks, Rates, Ratings, and Paygrades For example, if you are a boatswain's mate (BM), you would have many of the same skills and qualifications that other boatswain's mates have. But not all BMs are qualified tugmasters.
Thomas J. Cutler, 2002
5
Slingshot
Hagren was a Boatswain's Mate's Boatswain's Mate. Of medium height, he was considerably overweight by rigid service standards but probably underweight by Boatswain's Mate standards. The Boatswain's Mate job, or rating, was one of the  ...
Edward Vick, 2002
6
History of the United States Naval Academy
SCORPION. Stephen Charoplin, sailing master, John W. Wendell, midshipman, John Clark, John Fifell, boatswain's mate, Joseph Berrj , corporal marinos. POECTJPIE'E. George Senate, acting sailing master, Cornelius Denicke, master's mate ...
Edward Marshall, 2009
7
Naval Courts Martial, 1793-1815
The prisoner was on the same gangway and he order'd him up and order'd me to send a boatswain's mate to start him up. The prisoner then order'd the boatswain's mate to take the end of the fore brace and start him. He then struck him four or ...
John D. Byrn, 2009
8
U.S. Naval Construction Battalions, Administration Maunal, 1944
-SMPT _STE Seaman Branch Chief Boatswain's Mate_ Boatswain's Mate, first class. Boats wain's Mate, 2nd class.. Coxswain - Chief Boatswain's Mate ( lifesaving) (CG). Boatswain's Mate, 1st class (life saving) (CG) — Boatswain's Mate, 2nd ...
Bureau of Yards and Docks
9
The United Service Magazine
... and Sir William offered the Warrant to David Buchan- nan, chief boatswain's- mate of the Amphion, the honest fellow said, " No, thank you, Sir, if it's all the same to you, I 'd rather serve as chief boatswain's-mate with Capt. Hoste, and spill my ...
10
The United service magazine
... and Sir William offered the Warrant to David Buchan- nan, chief boatswain's- mate of the Amphion, the honest fellow said, " No, thank you, Sir, if it's all the same to you, I 'd rather serve as chief boatswain's-mate with Capt. Hoste, and spill my ...
Arthur William Alsager Pollock, 1829

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOATSWAIN'S MATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term boatswain's mate is used in the context of the following news items.
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Coast Guard station commander retires
... of Watch Ceremony, a change of command ceremony and a retirement ceremony for Master Chief Boatswain's Mate James M. Clemens. «Coos Bay World, Jul 15»
2
Salutes amid the sand dunes
... New Jersey, resident who served as a boatswain's mate aboard the USS Manlove during WW II, escorting destroyer task forces, patrolling for ... «PhillyVoice.com, Jul 15»
3
Team Navy brings home 43 medals
Retired Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Donald Jackson took gold in the 200-meter dash, making it look easy with a time of 23.9 ... «Hanford Sentinel, Jul 15»
4
Naturalization ceremony held aboard USS Midway
Some like Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Elvis Matos, assigned to USS San Diego (LPD 22), have waited 20 years for this day. “It was a ... «DVIDS, Jul 15»
5
Bonhomme Richard's new capability: Revolutionary equipment for …
... to be its home, as the DoN moves toward purchasing a production model,” said Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling), Federico Pardo. «DVIDS, Jul 15»
6
News from Coast Guard Station Umpqua River
The Joshua James Ancient Keeper Change of Watch Ceremony will be followed by the retirement of Master Chief Boatswain's Mate James M. «Coos Bay World, Jun 15»
7
Coast Guard: Sailor knocked out, nearly drowns off Northport
In a statement, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jovan Morales, a boatswain's mate stationed at Eatons Neck, warned against the dangers of going out ... «Newsday, Jun 15»
8
Pull up competition boosts morale on Stennis
Laidley won the female category with 15 pullups and Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Taven Olson won the male category with 35 pullups. «Kitsap Sun, Jun 15»
9
Team Navy Brings Home 43 Medals from Warrior Games 2015
Team Navy earned medals in the individual events, as well. Retired Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Donald Jackson took gold in the ... «MilitarySpot, Jun 15»
10
Coast Guard Station King's Point: Diesel
“Our station dog, Diesel, loves to chase and chew on rocks,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Creagh, a boatswain's mate at Coast Guard ... «DVIDS, Jun 15»

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