STEERSMAN

helmsman, steersman, steerer

(noun) the person who steers a ship

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

steersman (plural steersmen)

(nautical) One who steers a ship or other vessel; the helmsman.

Synonyms

• (one who steers): helmsman, sternsman

Coordinate terms

• (gender) steerswoman

Anagrams

• mare's nest, mare's-nest, stearsmen

Source: Wiktionary


Steers"man, n.; pl. Steersmen. Etym: [Steer a rudder + man: cf. AS. steórman.]

Definition: One who steers; the helmsman of a vessel. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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