noun
- a person who steers a ship or boat
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The steersman carefully guided the vessel through the narrow channel.
- An experienced steersman is essential for safe navigation in rough seas.
- The captain relied on his skilled steersman during the storm.
- The steersman adjusted the wheel to avoid the rocky outcrop.
- Every sailing crew needs a competent steersman at the helm.
- The young sailor trained for months to become a qualified steersman.