πηδαλιούχος — meaning in English

English meaning

• helmsman noun The person who steers a ship.
• pilot noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.

Senses

πηδαλιούχος is used for these senses in English:

• helmsman (nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
• pilot A person who steers a ship, a helmsman.
• pilot A person who knows well the depths and currents of a harbor or coastal area, who is hired by a vessel to help navigate the harbor or coast.

helmsman — full definition

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

pilot — full definition

1. noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
2. noun A person who guides ships through a difficult or unfamiliar stretch of water, such as a harbour.
3. noun A trial episode produced to test whether a TV series should be made.
4. verb To fly or steer a vehicle, or to test something out before a full rollout.

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