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
Peter's confidence in the helmswoman increased by leaps and bounds.
From The Wireless Officer by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
You are evidently a born helmsman—or helmswoman, rather—Miss Stanhope.
From The Missing Merchantman by William Heysham Overend
Most fortunately for the runaways, the young lady was by this time quite a practised helmsman—or helmswoman rather.
From The Missing Merchantman by William Heysham Overend
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 Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
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