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styrmand — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • helm noun The wheel or tiller used to steer a ship; more broadly, the position of control or leadership.
  • helmsman noun The person who steers a ship.
  • pilot noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.

Senses

styrmand is used for these senses in English:

  • helm (nautical) The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
  • helmsman (nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
  • pilot A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.

helm — full definition

  1. noun The wheel or tiller used to steer a ship; more broadly, the position of control or leadership.
  2. verb To steer a vessel, or to lead or direct a project or organization.

helmsman — full definition

  1. noun The person who steers a ship.
  2. noun Figuratively, someone who leads or guides an organization or effort.

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