STEERSMAN


Meaning of STEERSMAN in English

ˈ ̷ ̷_mən noun

( plural steersmen )

Etymology: Middle English steresman, stiersman, from Old English stēoresman, from stēores- (gen. of stēor- rudder, steering oar) + man — more at steer

: one who steers: as

a. : one who steers a ship : helmsman

b. : a worker who steers a raft of logs by means of an oar attached at the back of the raft

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