sternik — 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.
• pilot noun A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
• steersman noun A person who steers a boat or ship.

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 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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