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helmsperson

noun
helms·​per·​son | \ ˈhelmz-ËŒpÉ™r-sᵊn How to pronounce helmsperson (audio) \

Definition of helmsperson

: helmsman

Examples of helmsperson in a Sentence

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 The Paris Review has been under intense pressure to find the perfect helmsperson to steer it after Stein left under a cloud of misconduct allegations. — Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, "The Paris Review announces its new editor: Emily Nemens.," 5 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of helmsperson

1981, in the meaning defined above

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helmsperson

noun
How to pronounce helmsperson (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of helmsperson

: a person who steers a ship or boat

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