helmsman
helmsman
Definition
helms·man (helmz′mən)
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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