Associations to the word «Helmsman»

Wiktionary

HELMSMAN, noun. (nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
HELMSMAN, noun. (figuratively) A leader.

Dictionary definition

HELMSMAN, noun. The person who steers a ship.

Wise words

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