helmswoman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of helmswoman
Example Sentences
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“As helmswoman, Jennifer Morgan will guide our foreign climate policy, expand partnerships with other nations around the world, and lead dialogue with civil society worldwide,” Ms. Baerbock said.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2022
Then, having seen that Preston was as comfortable as possible, he sat on one of the side-benches and chatted to the helmswoman.
From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
Most fortunately for the runaways, the young lady was by this time quite a practised helmsman—or helmswoman rather.
From The Missing Merchantman by Overend, William Heysham
The fair helmswoman promised to wake me if anything went wrong.
From Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk by Optic, Oliver
You are evidently a born helmsman—or helmswoman, rather—Miss Stanhope.
From The Missing Merchantman by Overend, William Heysham
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