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steersman

noun
steers·​man | \ ˈstirz-mÉ™n How to pronounce steersman (audio) \

Definition of steersman

: one who steers : helmsman

Examples of steersman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 In addition to De Rama, Resor and Dill, the team includes Efrain Becerra Jr. and Suzanne Rouland (who is sighted), setting the pace in the front two seats, and competition steersman Rob Octavio. — Hillary Davis, Daily Pilot, "Local blind paddlers get set for world’s largest outrigger canoe race," 28 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of steersman

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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