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词汇 helmsman
释义 helmsman
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈhelmz.mən/ us /ˈhelmz.mən/plural-menuk /ˈhelmz.mən/ us /ˈhelmz.mən/
a person who directs a ship or boat, using a handle or wheel舵手
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

People who work on boats & ships
bargee
bargeman
boatman
cabin boy
cabin crew
corsair
crew
crew member
deckhand
docker
freighter
gondolier
longshoreman
pilot
punter
run away to seaidiom
sailor
sea dog
shipmate
stevedore

Examples of helmsman


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The position might be likened to t -tat of the helmsman of a ship, but that is no fair comparison.
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I spent five years in the merchant service both as a helmsman and an able seaman.
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Little did they know that the captain of their choice would prove such an uncertain navigator and such a dangerous helmsman.
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No records are kept on the percentage of these vessels that have been found under the command of intoxicated helmsmen.
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The helmsman was interviewed by an inspector who was fully satisfied of his capability.
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The helmsman had been on his feet for 50 hours.
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In those circumstances, good helmsmen behave with foresight.
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A helmsman is also required when the ship is not in automatic steering and must be immediately available to take the wheel.
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There may be a case for re-fashioning the tiller and even engaging a new helmsman.
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The simplest thing with a tiller was to tell the helmsman to put the tiller to port or starboard.
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They tell the steersman or helmsman exactly on what point of the compass has to steer.
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She seemed almost to be a ship without a helmsman.
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We are now asking that if the ship wants to go to starboard the helmsman should be told to put the wheel to starboard.
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In contrast, though, there are the cooks, cabin-boys and helmsmen, who unfortunately live in tiny cabins four metres square and enjoy living conditions that are not quite so pleasant.
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No matter how many times —as a master, a mate or a helmsman—a sailor enters or leaves the harbour, weather and other conditions are always different.
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