Steersman

Pronunciation: /ˈstɪɹˈɛsˈmæn/

Steersman (noun)

  1. A person on a boat or ship who controls its direction, usually by steering the wheel or tiller.
  2. The person in charge of steering a small vessel, keeping it on the planned course.

Examples

  • The steersman keeps the ship on the planned course.
  • The crew trusts the steersman for ship direction control.