HELMSMAN Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word helmsman. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for HELMSMAN
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| steersman | nounn | |||||||
noun • the person who steers a ship | ||||||||
| captain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant • the naval officer in command of a military ship • a policeman in charge of a precinct • an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship • the leader of a group of people • the pilot in charge of an airship • a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers verb • be the captain of a sports team | ||||||||
| coxswain | nounn | |||||||
noun • the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew | ||||||||
| master | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an artist of consummate skill • a person who has general authority over others • a combatant who is able to defeat rivals • directs the work of others • presiding officer of a school • an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made • an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship • someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution • an authority qualified to teach apprentices • key that secures entrance everywhere adjective satellite • most important element verb • be or become completely proficient or skilled in • get on top of; deal with successfully • have dominance or the power to defeat over • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
| pilot | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight • a person qualified to guide ships through difficult waters going into or out of a harbor • a program exemplifying a contemplated series; intended to attract sponsors • something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies • small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner • an inclined metal frame at the front of a locomotive to clear the track verb • operate an airplane • act as the navigator in a car, plane, or vessel and plan, direct, plot the path and position of the conveyance | ||||||||
| skipper | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a student who fails to attend classes • an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship • the naval officer in command of a military ship verb • work as the skipper on a vessel | ||||||||
| helmer | nounn | |||||||
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| steerer | nounn | |||||||
noun • the person who steers a ship • a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) | ||||||||
