steersman

/ˈstɪərzmən/
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Other forms: steersmen

Definitions of steersman
  1. noun
    the person who steers a ship
    synonyms: helmsman, steerer
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    types:
    cox, coxswain
    the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
    type of:
    Jack, Jack-tar, gob, mariner, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, tar
    a man who serves as a sailor
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