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helmsman


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who steers a ship.

  • noun

    The person in charge of guiding a watercraft or spacecraft.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with helmsman
helmstan , felman , melman
Variants
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helmsman , helmsmanship , helmsmanships , helmsmen
Etymology
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From Old English helm 'helm, helmstone, helm of a ship' + mann 'man'.


Trivia
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  1. A helmsman's job is essential to the safe operation of a ship.

  2. In ancient Greece, helmsmen were highly respected and often given special privileges.


Related Concepts
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  1. Captain: A helmsman is often under the command of a captain.

  2. Navigator: A helmsman may also be referred to as a navigator, as they are responsible for steering the vessel in the desired direction.


Culture
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In literature, the helmsman is often depicted as a symbol of control and guidance, such as in Herman Melville's novel 'Moby-Dick'.

How to Memorize "helmsman"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person standing at the helm of a ship, steering it through the water.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'helmsman' with the image of a ship's wheel and a person guiding it.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Help A Sailor Man' to remember the definition: Helmsman is a person who steers a ship.


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