Definition of helmsman Helmsman

/hɛˈlmzmæˌn/ - [helmzman] - helms•man

We found 6 definitions of helmsman from 6 different sources.

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What does helmsman mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: helmsmen

helmsman - the person who steers a ship
  steersman, steerer
  jack-tar, mariner, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, tar, gob, jack a man who serves as a sailor
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • helmsman (Noun)
    A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • helmsman (n.)
    The man at the helm; a steersman.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

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

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • helmsman
    The timoneer, or person, who guides the ship or boat by the management of the helm. The same as steersman.

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