boatswain's pipe en · NOUN
Meanings
- A whistle, previously used by boatswain's mates to pipe orders throughout a ship; now used for the ceremonial piping onboard of visiting dignitaries.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| boatswain's pipes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (5)
he מַשְׁרוֹקִית רַב מַלָּחִים (a whistle, previously used by boatswain's mates to pipe orders throughout a ship) · tr fisket (a whistle, previously used by boatswain's mates to pipe orders throughout a ship) · de Bootsmannpfeife (a whistle, previously used by boatswain's mates to pipe orders throughout a ship) · ota فسكت (a whistle, previously used by boatswain's mates to pipe orders throughout a ship) · ga feadóg bósain (a whistle, previously used by boatswain's mates to pipe orders throughout a ship)