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helmsman

nounmasculine/ti.mu.ˈnɐj.ɾu/medium

ti·mo·nei·ro

Definition

A person who steers a ship or boat.
The helmsman kept a steady course through the narrow channel.
An alert helmsman avoided a collision.
Common collocations
experienced helmsmanship's helmsman

Etymology

Do latim *tithymălus*, por influência de "timão".

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