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helmsman

/ˈhɛlmzmən/

Translations

helmsmannoun

helmsmen

/ˈhɛlmzmən/

timonierSens propre et figuré.

The helmsman skillfully navigated the vessel through the stormy waters.

Le timonier a habilement guidé le navire à travers les eaux déchaînées.

Additional translations

barreurTerme maritime, surtout pour un bateau de petite ou moyenne taille.

Synonyms

helmsmanadjective

/ˈhɛlmzmən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a helmsman or the role of steering.

de timonierEmploi rare, généralement maritime ou technique.

He began his helmsman shift at midnight.

Il a commencé son service de timonier à minuit.

helmsmennoun

helmsman

helmsmen

/ˈhɛlmzmən/

/ˈhɛlmzˌmɛn/

timoniersTerme général ; s’emploie aussi au figuré pour désigner ceux qui dirigent une entreprise ou un projet.

The helmsmen took turns steering the vessel through the stormy seas.

Les timoniers se relayaient pour diriger le navire à travers la mer agitée.

Additional translations

barreursEmploi surtout nautique ; plus concret que « timoniers ».

Synonyms

Definitions

helmsmannoun

A person who steers or directs a ship, boat, or other vessel.

The helmsman skillfully navigated the vessel through the stormy waters.

Figuratively, a person who guides or leads an organization, project, or course of action.

As the company’s new CEO, she proved an adept helmsman during turbulent economic conditions.

helmsmanadjective

Relating to a helmsman or the duties of steering; used only before a noun.

He began his helmsman shift at midnight.

helmsmennoun

Individuals who steer a ship or boat, responsible for navigating and maintaining the course.

The helmsmen took turns steering the vessel through the stormy seas.

People who lead or direct a project, organization, or group, often used metaphorically.

As helmsmen of the new initiative, they guided the team towards success.