English Explanatory Dictionary

helmsman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
  2. A leader.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Usmaan (Middle river exports)-helmsman.wav

Word forms

helmsman helmsmen helmesman helme-man

Etymology

From helm + -s- + man.

Derived words

helmsmanship
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