Meaning & use
Steersman
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A person who steers a boat or ship, especially one who operates the helm.
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The steersman guided the rowing crew skillfully around the bend in the river.
On the old sailing ships, the steersman had to fight to hold the wheel steady in rough seas.
A note on using this word
A compound of "steer" and "man," the term predates gender-neutral alternatives like "helmsperson" that have emerged in modern usage.
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