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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

  1. noun In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
  2. noun The member of a crew who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.
  3. noun The second or third mate of a vessel, in charge of the master's barge.
  4. noun A rank or position.

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.

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