Steuermann — meaning in English
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English meaning
- coxswain noun In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
- 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.
- sweep verb To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris away, usually with a broom.
Senses
Steuermann is used for these senses in English:
- coxswain (rowing) The member of a crew who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
- 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.
- sweep A person who stands at the stern of a surf boat, steering with a steering oar and commanding the crew.
coxswain — full definition
- noun In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
- noun The member of a crew who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
- noun The second or third mate of a vessel, in charge of the master's barge.
- noun A rank or position.
helm — full definition
- noun The wheel or tiller used to steer a ship; more broadly, the position of control or leadership.
- verb To steer a vessel, or to lead or direct a project or organization.