timoneiro — meaning in English

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.

Senses

timoneiro is used for these senses in English:

• coxswain In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
• helmsman (nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.

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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