steersmate

/ˈstɪərzˌmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person responsible for steering a ship or boat.

“The steersman had to navigate through the narrow channel carefully.”

2. noun

A person who steers or guides a vehicle or a group of people.

“The steersman of the expedition led the team through the dense forest.”

Synonyms

  • helmsman
  • pilot

Antonyms

  • stowaway