noun
definition
A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
definition
A leader.
Examples of helmsman in a Sentence
The next halting-places were the country of the Maryandini, where the helmsman Tiphys died, and the land of the Amazons on the banks of the Thermodon.
She held the same position as her father of helmsman.
In the Argonautic expedition, after the death of Tiphys, helmsman of the "Argo," he took his place.
They are surprisingly capable little boats in the hands of an experienced helmsman.
One of these faults is that of allowing the helmsman to steer otherwise than by the compass.
It gives even the most experienced helmsman and crew plenty of excitement and problems to solved.
Hattersley clearly sees John Prescott as a man of destiny, the great helmsman, the hope of the toiling classes.
It was however, the Tchaikovsky that gave us the best of our new helmsman.
If you organize a team of 10 paddlers plus 1 drummer, Dragons Alive will provide a qualified helmsman and all safety equipment.
It is said to derive its name from Baios, the helmsman of Ulysses, whose grave was shown there; it was originally, perhaps, the harbour of Cumae.
Horizontal rays of light entering at the top were reflected by a prism down the tube and focussed on to a sheet of paper in front of the helmsman inside the submarine.
He had already passed his helmsman certificate on a course donated by Top Lock Training and become an experienced helmsman.
Crews must have a capable helmsman and a good degree of sailing ability.
The comprehensive syllabus ensures that you become a competent helmsman, leaving you free to enjoy your holiday relaxed and in safety.
An hour on the wheel left the helmsman with sore sides.