helmsman

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Alternative forms

  • helmesman, helme-man (obsolete)

Etymology

From helm +‎ -s- +‎ man.

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Noun

helmsman (plural helmsmen)

  1. (nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
  2. (figuratively) A leader.

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