“helmsman”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

helmsman

释义

helmsman|ˈhɛlmzmæn|
Also 7 helmeman.
[f. helm n.² + man.]
The man at the helm who steers the ship; a steersman. Also fig.
1622R. Hawkins Voy. S. Sea (1847) 84 A good helme man may be overcome with an imagination, and so mis-take one poynt for another.1627Capt. Smith Seaman's Gram. ii. 12 The Rudder is so turned to and fro as the Helmesman pleaseth.1798Coleridge Anc. Mar. v. xi, The helmsman steered, the ship moved on.1860Merc. Marine Mag. VII. 147 The helmsman, and others of the watch.
Hence ˈhelmsmanship, the function of a helmsman. Also ˈhelmswoman, ˈhelmsgirl nonce-wds., a woman or girl who steers.
1890World 13 Aug. 28/2 The Squadron..encouraged amateur helmsmanship.1870Daily News 17 May, A helms-girl at the stern in a pilot jacket and straw hat.

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