boatswain's chair

noun

Definitions

  1. A short board or other seating, secured in a bridle of ropes, used to hoist a man aloft…

    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.

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