Helmsman

Pronunciation: /ˈhelmzmən/

Definitions of helmsman

noun a person who directs or guides a group or organization

Example Sentences

A1 The helmsman steered the boat in the right direction.

A2 The helmsman carefully navigated through the stormy seas.

B1 The helmsman's job requires a steady hand and quick decision-making.

B2 The experienced helmsman guided the ship safely into port.

C1 The helmsman's expertise in maritime navigation is unparalleled.

C2 The helmsman's skillful maneuvering of the vessel impressed the entire crew.

Examples of helmsman in a Sentence

formal The helmsman skillfully steered the ship through rough waters.

informal The helmsman is the one in charge of steering the boat.

slang Yo, that helmsman knows how to navigate like a boss.

figurative As the helmsman of the project, she guided the team towards success.

Grammatical Forms of helmsman

• past tense: helmsmaned
• plural: helmsmen
• comparative: more helmsman
• superlative: most helmsman
• present tense: helms
• future tense: will helm
• perfect tense: have helmed
• continuous tense: is helming
• singular: helmsman
• positive degree: helmsman
• infinitive: to helm
• gerund: helming
• participle: helming

Origin and Evolution of helmsman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'helmsman' originated from the Old English word 'helmsman' which was derived from the combination of 'helm' meaning 'rudder' and 'man' indicating a person, thus referring to a person who steers a ship.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'helmsman' has retained its original meaning of a person who steers a ship, but it has also been used metaphorically to refer to someone who guides or directs a group or organization.