helmsman
noun
a person who steers a ship; helmsperson.
helmsmen
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pluralof helmsman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Hong Kong courts jailed the two helmsmen involved, as well as two Marine Department employees who failed to ensure Lamma IV had lifejackets for children.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
Videos loop vivid storytelling from Navy professionals, from chefs to master helmsmen, and there are plenty of hands-on activities.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
History doesn’t recognize inevitability or deviations: There is no true path to return to, only a course charted by helmsmen who err, commit misprisions and occasionally even display flashes of genius.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2022
That racing showed that Luna Rossa was quick, especially upwind in light winds, and that it was well sailed by its dual helmsmen Francesco Bruni and Spithill.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 10, 2021
Most helmsmen would’ve been satisfied with a pilot’s wheel or a tiller.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
