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helmsman

noun helms·man \ˈhelmz-mən\

: a person (especially a man) who steers a ship or boat

Full Definition of HELMSMAN

: the person at the helm : steersman

— helms·man·ship \-ˌship\ noun

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First Known Use of HELMSMAN

1590

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Synonyms: boss man, captain, chief, foreman, head, headman, boss, honcho, jefe, kingpin, leader, master, taskmaster

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