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steersman [ˈstɪəzmən] n pl -men
(Transport / Nautical Terms) the helmsman of a vessel ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations steersman n pl <-men> → Steuermann m How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But how can the steersman follow the route in the middle of the waters? Nothing moved on the river but the eight paddles that rose flashing regularly, dipped together with a single splash; while the steersman swept right and left with a periodic and sudden flourish of his blade describing a glinting semicircle above his head. And when after gaining his own deck, and his own pivot-hole there, he so vehemently wheeled round with an urgent command to the steersman (it was, as ever, something about his not steering inflexibly enough); then, the already shaken ivory received such an additional twist and wrench, that though it still remained entire, and to all appearances lusty, yet Ahab did not deem it entirely trustworthy. |
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steersman - the person who steers a ship