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sternik — 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.
  • helmsman noun The person who steers a ship.
  • pilot noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
  • steersman noun One who steers a ship or other vessel; the helmsman.

Senses

sternik 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.
  • steersman (nautical) One who steers a ship or other vessel; the helmsman.

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.

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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