nocchiere — meaning in English

English meaning

• coxswain noun The person in charge of a ship's boat, who steers it and commands its crew.
• helmsman noun The person who steers a ship.

Senses

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

coxswain — full definition

1. noun The person in charge of a ship's boat, who steers it and commands its crew.
2. noun The crew member in a rowing boat who steers and sets the pace and rhythm for the rowers.
3. noun An officer ranking second or third among a ship's mates, responsible for the captain's barge.
4. noun A title or role.

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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