helmsman

noun
UK: /ˈhelmzmən/
US: /ˈhelmzmən/

  1. A person who steers a ship or boat.

    1. The helmsman kept the ship on course.
    2. Despite the storm, the experienced helmsman guided the vessel safely into port.

  2. A person who is in charge of an organization or project.

    1. The helmsman of the project ensured everything was on track.
    2. As helmsman of the company, she navigated them through a difficult financial period.

Synonyms

pilot steersman leader captain

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "helmsman" in English means: A person who steers a ship or boat., A person who is in charge of an organization or project..

The phonetic transcription of "helmsman" is /ˈhelmzmən/ in British English and /ˈhelmzmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "helmsman": pilot, steersman, leader, captain.

Example usage of "helmsman": "The helmsman kept the ship on course.". More examples on the page.