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n. One who steers a ship.

n. One who steers a ship; the helmsman.

n. One who steers; the helmsman of a vessel.

n. One who steers.

n. A governor; a ruler.

n. the person who steers a ship

"The steersman is stationed at the stern, and holds in his hand the long curved handle by which the helm is worked."

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