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helmsman
  1. (nautical) A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
  2. (figuratively) A leader.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “The helmsman skillfully navigated the ship towards the enormous docking bay doors which engulfed the view screen.”
      “He then took a sip from his cup and sat down on the chair beside the helmsman of the ship who was piloting it towards its next stop.”
      “The helmsman responded as he maneuvered the Lexington away from the chunk of frozen ice and rock.”
helmswoman
  1. A woman who steers a ship.
  2. (by extension) A female leader.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “The People would have welcomed a potential helmswoman standing for the leadership too, but no credible female candidate has so far come forward.”
      “She is helmswoman, navigator, repairer, cook, dishwasher, doctor and camerawoman.”
      “Tracy shed tears of joy as she hugged helmswoman Michelle Paret.”
helmsperson
  1. (uncommon) A helmsman or helmswoman.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The reason for this is that the main rudder is too large to be managed comfortably by the helmsperson without some kind of step-down gear.”
      “Operation should be straightforward enough that a helmsperson will engage the system even for short absences from the helm, for example during a quick trip to the nav-station.”
      “If weather helm builds further, it can limit the ability of the helmsperson to steer the boat, which can be turned towards but not effectively away from the wind.”
helmsmanship
  1. The role of helmsman.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The Society remained active for 54 years, throughout all this time under the helmsmanship of Maurice Earley.”
      “Despite making the news for matters other than his helmsmanship of the tribunal, he may yet see the job through over the next 15 years.”
      “He has also taught them the correct procedures for towing other vessels, anchorages, helmsmanship and lookouts.”
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