Starbowline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Starbowline is a noun meaning (nautical, obsolete) Any of the men in the starboard watch.
Meaning
(nautical, obsolete) Any of the men in the starboard watch.
Example Sentences
So, so, (thrusts his head down the scuttle,) Star-bo-l-e-e-n-s, a-h-o-y! Eight bells there below! Tumble up!
Word Forms
- starbowlines
- starbolin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include starbolin, sternboard, bobstay, gobline, sternfast, breastrope.
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