boatswain's chair

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Definitions of boatswain's chair words

noun boatswain's chair a seat consisting of a short flat board slung from ropes, used to support a person working on the side of a vessel or in its rigging 3
noun boatswain's chair a seat composed of a plank suspended in a horizontal position from ropes, used by painters and other persons who work on the exteriors of buildings, ships, etc., while seated at a considerable height. 1
noun boatswain's chair (nautical) A short board or other seating, secured in a bridle of ropes, used to hoist a man aloft or over the ship’s side for painting and similar work. 0

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Origin of boatswain's chair

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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boatswain's chair popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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