/speroʊˈnɛriːz/ (sper-oh-NAY-reez)

Definitions

1. noun

One who is a helmsman or steersman, especially in ancient Rome.

“In the historical novel, the speronares helped navigate the ship through treacherous waters.”

2. noun

A steersman or helmsman, especially one who steers a ship with a quadrant or compass.

“During the Roman era, the speronares were responsible for navigating the vessels.”