Helmsman vs. Steersman

Helmsmannoun

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

Helmsmannoun

(figuratively) A leader.

Helmsmannoun

The man at the helm; a steersman.

Helmsmannoun

the person who steers a ship

Helmsmannoun

a person who steers a ship or boat.

Helmsman

A helmsman or helm is a person who steers a ship, sailboat, submarine, other type of maritime vessel, or spacecraft. The rank and seniority of the helmsman may vary: on small vessels such as fishing vessels and yachts, the functions of the helmsman are combined with that of the skipper; on larger vessels, there is a separate officer of the watch who is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and gives orders to the helmsman, who physically steers the ship in accordance with those orders.

Steersmannoun

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

Steersmannoun

One who steers; the helmsman of a vessel.

Steersmannoun

the person who steers a ship

Steersmannoun

a person who is steering a boat or ship.