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tillerman

American  
[til-er-muhn] / ˈtɪl ər mən /

noun

plural

tillermen
  1. a person who steers a boat or has charge of a tiller.


Etymology

Origin of tillerman

First recorded in 1930–35; tiller 2 + -man

Example Sentences

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Mr. Ellis also noted that Secretary of State-designate Rex Tillerman “will bring in a team with more heightened sensitivity about the fragility of the peace process in Colombia.”

From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2017

Tillerman is impressive businessman, but would Exxon shareholders hire a CEO without industry experience?

From Washington Post • Dec. 12, 2016

The pushback against Mr. Tillerman came from both sides of the aisle.

From Washington Times • Dec. 11, 2016

“Bridge Over Troubled Water had to go away so that Tea for the Tillerman could arrive.”

From Time • Apr. 11, 2014

If she were Dicey Tillerman, she'd find a way.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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