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helmsman

 

[ ˈhelmzmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on a ship

A helmsman is a person who steers a ship, especially the one who is responsible for steering and navigating the vessel.

Synonyms

navigator, pilot, steersman

Examples of usage

  • The helmsman carefully steered the ship through the storm.
  • The experienced helmsman guided the vessel safely into the harbor.

Translations

Translations of the word "helmsman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 timoneiro

🇮🇳 नाविक

🇩🇪 Steuermann

🇮🇩 jurumudi

🇺🇦 стерновий

🇵🇱 sternik

🇯🇵 舵手 (かしゅ)

🇫🇷 barreur

🇪🇸 timonel

🇹🇷 dümenci

🇰🇷 키잡이

🇸🇦 ربان

🇨🇿 kormidelník

🇸🇰 kormidelník

🇨🇳 舵手 (duòshǒu)

🇸🇮 krmar

🇮🇸 stýrimaður

🇰🇿 кеме жүргізушісі

🇬🇪 გემის კაპიტანი

🇦🇿 sükançı

🇲🇽 timónel

Etymology

The term 'helmsman' originated from the Middle English word 'helmsmon,' which combined 'helm' (a tiller or wheel for steering a ship) and 'man.' It has been used for centuries to refer to the person responsible for steering a ship and ensuring its safe navigation.

See also: helm, helmet.