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helmswoman

[ helmz-woom-uhn ]
/ ˈhɛlmzˌwʊm ən /
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noun
a woman who steers a ship.
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Origin of helmswoman

helm1 + 's1 + -woman

Words nearby helmswoman

helminthology, Helmont, helm port, helmsman, helmsperson, helmswoman, helo, HELOC, Héloïse, helophyte, Helot
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How to use helmswoman in a sentence

  • She pulled the rowboat to one side and called to the helmswoman of the "Red Rover" not to run her down.

    The Meadow-Brook Girls Afloat|Janet Aldridge

  • Most fortunately for the runaways, the young lady was by this time quite a practised helmsman—or helmswoman rather.

    The Missing Merchantman|Harry Collingwood

  • He consequently often required a helmswoman for the latter, which office he kindly offered me.

    The Sportswoman's Library, v. 2|Various

  • The fair helmswoman promised to wake me if anything went wrong.

    Desk and Debit|Oliver Optic
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