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Meaning of boatswain's pipe | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A whistle, previously used by boatswain's mates to pipe orders throughout a ship; now used for the ceremonial piping onboard of visiting dignitaries.

Equivalents

Deutsch Bootsmannpfeife
Gaeilge feadóg bósain
Türkçe fisket

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Boatswains boatswen boattail boatwear boatwhistle boatwoman

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