steersman

noun
UK: /ˈstɪərzmən/
US: /ˈstɪrzmən/

  1. A person who steers a ship or boat.

    1. The steersman guided the small boat to the shore.
    2. The experienced steersman navigated the ship through the rough waters safely.

  2. A person who is in charge of directing a course of action or policy.

    1. He acted as the steersman of the project, guiding the team.
    2. As the steersman of the company, she set a bold new direction for growth.

Synonyms

pilot guide navigator leader helmsman

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "steersman" in English means: A person who steers a ship or boat., A person who is in charge of directing a course of action or policy..

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

Synonyms for "steersman": pilot, guide, navigator, leader, helmsman.

Example usage of "steersman": "The steersman guided the small boat to the shore.". More examples on the page.