Synonyms for cockswain
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kok-suh n; spelling pronunciation kok-sweyn |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒk sən; spelling pronunciation ˈkɒkˌsweɪn |
Top 10 synonyms for cockswain Other synonyms for the word cockswain
Définition of cockswain
- As in seaman : noun mariner
- They pulled with all their might; and Lanark, the cockswain, steered her for the siamang.
- Extract from : « Four Young Explorers » by Oliver Optic
- "Keep the boat broadside on," observed R—— to the cockswain.
- Extract from : « A Yacht Voyage to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden » by W. A. Ross
- The captain nodded at the cockswain, and the bowman shoved off.
- Extract from : « Asiatic Breezes » by Oliver Optic
- "There ain't nothin' the matter," replied the cockswain, looking at the men.
- Extract from : « Yule Logs » by Various
- "Lady Helena and Miss Grant await you on board," replied the cockswain.
- Extract from : « In Search of the Castaways » by Jules Verne
- Dillon and the cockswain were now the sole occupants of their dreadful station.
- Extract from : « The Pilot » by J. Fenimore Cooper
- "Follow, and obey his instructions," said Barnstable to his cockswain, aloud.
- Extract from : « The Pilot » by J. Fenimore Cooper
- Let us slacken sail, my dears, as we have brought no cockswain.
- Extract from : « Springhaven » by R. D. Blackmore
- Ludlow then whispered his orders to his cockswain, and they separated.
- Extract from : « The Water-Witch or, The Skimmer of the Seas » by James Fenimore Cooper
- He may do for a duke--but I would not have him for a cockswain.
- Extract from : « Precaution » by James Fenimore Cooper
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