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1. | [ noun ] (nautical,military,work) British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817) | |
Synonyms: | William_Bligh Bligh | |
Related terms: | admiral | |
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