ˈnavəˌgād.ə(r), -gāt- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin, from navigatus + -or
1. : one that navigates or is qualified to navigate: as
a. : an officer on a ship or aircraft responsible for its navigation
b. : one who explores by ship
c. : an automatic device that registers or directs the course of an aircraft or missile
2.
a. Britain : a laborer employed in constructing a canal
b. : navvy