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helmsman Definition

helms·man (helmzmən)

noun pl. helmsmen -·men (-mən)

the person at the helm; one who steers a ship or boat
helmsman Usage Examples

Possessives

  • seat: To starboard, upholstered helmsman's seat with side safety rail.
  • course: Inland Waterways Cruising School: Helmsman's courses based at Stourport on Severn.

Converse of object

  • allow: One of these faults is that of allowing the helmsman to steer otherwise than by the compass.
  • give: It gives even the most experienced helmsman and crew plenty of excitement and problems to solved.
  • leave: An hour on the wheel left the helmsman with sore sides.
  • become: He had already passed his helmsman certificate on a course donated by Top Lock Training and become an experienced helmsman.
  • have: Crews must have a capable helmsman and a good degree of sailing ability.

Adjective modifier

  • competent: The comprehensive syllabus ensures that you become a competent helmsman, leaving you free to enjoy your holiday relaxed and in safety.
  • experienced: They are surprisingly capable little boats in the hands of an experienced helmsman.
  • great: Hattersley clearly sees John Prescott as a man of destiny, the great helmsman, the hope of the toiling classes.
  • new: It was however, the Tchaikovsky that gave us the best of our new helmsman.
  • qualified: If you organize a team of 10 paddlers plus 1 drummer, Dragons Alive will provide a qualified helmsman and all safety equipment.

Modifies a noun

  • forehead: Howard Ramm continues: " Helmsman Forehead 's actions were truly representative of a helmsman completely in control of the situation.

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