boatswain's pipe

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Definitions of boatswain's pipe words

noun boatswain's pipe a whistle used formerly to give orders on board ship 3
noun boatswain's pipe a high-pitched whistle used by a boatswain for giving signals. 1
noun boatswain's pipe (nautical) a whistle, previously used by boatswain's mates to pipe orders throughout a ship; now used for the ceremonial piping onboard of visiting dignitaries. 0

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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.

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