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harbormaster

/ˈhɑːrbərmæstər/ /ˈhɑːrbərmɑːstər/

Meanings
noun
An official responsible for the enforcement of regulations in a port.

Examples :

"The harbormaster inspected the fishing boats to ensure they followed all safety rules. "
nautical job organization government

Related Words

Illustration boats

boats noun

/bəʊts/ /boʊts/

A craft used for transportation of goods, fishing, racing, recreational cruising, or military use on or in the water, propelled by oars or outboard motor or inboard motor or by wind.

"Many boats sailed across the lake on Saturday. "

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followed verb

/ˈfɒləʊd/ /ˈfɑloʊd/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

Illustration fishing

fishing noun

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

The act of catching fish.

"My grandfather enjoys fishing in the lake every weekend. "

Illustration enforcement

enforcement noun

/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/ /ɛnˈfɔːrsmənt/

The act of enforcing; compulsion.

"Strict enforcement of the school's dress code is necessary to maintain order. "

Illustration rules

rules noun

/ˈɹuːlz/

A regulation, law, guideline.

"All participants must adhere to the rules."

Illustration safety

safety noun

/ˈseɪfti/

The condition or feeling of being safe; security; certainty.

"If you push it to the limit, safety is not guaranteed."

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responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

Illustration port

port noun

/pɔːt/ /pɔɹt/

A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.

"The fishing boats docked at the port, ready to unload their catch of the day. "

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ensure verb

/ɪnˈʃɔː/ /ɪnˈʃɝ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My teacher ensured me that I would pass the test if I studied hard. "

Illustration official

official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

Illustration regulations

regulations noun

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈleɪʃənz/

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

"The school has strict regulations about mobile phone use during class. "

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inspected verb

/ɪnˈspɛktɪd/ /ɪnˈspɛktəd/

To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize.

"Inspect the system for leaks."