1620s, from genitive of helm (n.1) + man (n.). Related: Helmsmanship.

(n) the person who steers a ship

The crewmember who steers the yacht; usually also the skipper; also called the "driver".

Sailor who steers the boat.

The crew member steering the ship.

An able-bodied seamen entrusted with the steering of a vessel.

Person steering a vessel.

A person who steers a ship.

  Person who steers the ship by turning the helm.  Also called steerman.  

The crew member responsible for steering a ship.

The one who steers the boat.

the sailor charged with piloting the ship.

 the man at the helm; the man who steers the ship. Though an officer is the helmsman in Star Trek, in the Navy he is always an enlisted man. The lee helmsman is the standby or substitute helmsman, who [..]

A person who steers a ship

the member of the crew responsible for steering

A person who steers a ship

A person who steers a ship

the member of the crew responsible for steering

The one who steers the boat.

the crew member steering the vessel. This may be an official rank or position, or it may be just one of the many tasks performed by all members of a small crew in rotation. FH2004

The man who steers a vessel. If a man can sail a vessel well on a wind he is generally termed a good "helmsman," and not steersman.

(nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering. A leader.

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