Helmsman

Word HELMSMAN
Character 8
Hyphenation helms man
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Helmsman"

What do we mean by helmsman?

A man who steers a ship. noun

Nautical, the man at the helm or wheel, who steers a ship. noun

The man at the helm; a steersman. noun

A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering noun

The person who steers a ship noun

A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.

A leader.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Helmsman

The word "helmsman" in example sentences

"Becoming a helmsman is a huge step, taking responsibilty for the crew, the boat and the safety of survivors we are tasked to assist, but it's one I'm relishing." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Above the binnacle, facing the helmsman is the electronic navigation display, autopilot remote, and sensors for wind, depth, and speed. ❋ MICHAEL J. TOUGIAS (2010)

The helmsman should be the skipper, and he or she gives the orders. ❋ Gary Jobson (1998)

The helmsman is the person steering the boat, a role which may be performed by any member of the crew, including the skipper. ❋ Gary Jobson (1998)

Near the helmsman was a bed of skins arranged upon a network of ropes, with a skin covering. ❋ Crichton, Michael, 1942- (1976)

Towards evening the report of the helmsman was the gratifying one, that the heart of the gale was broke; yet a yellow haze overspread the setting sun, and it continued to blow as wildly as ever. ❋ Various (N/A)

The helmsman was a patriarch, his head showing white, a full white beard descending from his chin, a fierce-visaged, vigorous old man. ❋ Bertrand W. Sinclair (1926)

"Mr Courtenay, the helmsman is your mark, if you can --" ❋ Harry Collingwood (1886)

The helmsman was the only one to signify his willingness to stay; the rest preferred to settle the matter by drawing lots. ❋ Joseph Spillman (1873)

The helmsman was a man of great nerve, and the gale being steady I felt we would reach Corfu without mishap. ❋ Unknown (1827)

They are called the 'helmsman' and 'planesman' on a nuclear submarine, henchmen if there ever was such a thing. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Women's rewards for following the juice were not only that husbands would work hard outside the home to provide for their families, but that they would also attend faithfully to the emotional and spiritual needs of their wives and children during the evening, and follow their female "helmsman" in tantric loving. ❋ Unknown (2007)

a terrific breach over her; but the helmsman was a good hand, and sheered her over to the exact spot the pinnace must pass. ❋ William Henry Giles Kingston (1847)

Hard-a-port is a direction given to the helmsman, meaning to put the helm quickly to the port or left side. ❋ Various (N/A)

"soldier"; another was identified as a helmsman simply because it was found near a boat. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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