Helmsman: meaning, definitions and examples

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helmsman

[ ˈhelmzmən ]

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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

Word origin

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.