steersman

noun

steers·​man ˈstirz-mən How to pronounce steersman (audio)
: one who steers : helmsman

Examples of steersman in a Sentence

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The festival will provide a steersman for all races. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2023 The steersman smiled, and pointed with his foot to where a short heavy cross-bow quarrel stuck quivering in the boards. Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 15 Jan. 2020 In addition to De Rama, Resor and Dill, the team includes Efrain Becerra Jr. and Suzanne Rouland (who is sighted), setting the pace in the front two seats, and competition steersman Rob Octavio. Hillary Davis, Daily Pilot, 28 Aug. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of steersman was before the 12th century

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“Steersman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steersman. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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