sternman

Examples

• All

• At that time in his career, Angus didn't have a sternman to help him.

  Fiction book (2000)

• Conway was working as a substitute sternman for a Fort Niles fisherman named Mr. Duke Cobb.

  Fiction book (2000)

• Today, my brother served as the sternman on our fishing trip, helping to steer the boat and haul the traps.

• While fishing, I noticed that a skilled sternman can greatly enhance the efficiency of catching lobsters.

Synonyms

H

helmsman

vssternman

12 7.7

A person who steers a ship or boat

combines steering with hands-on rear duties on small fishing vessels

B

boatman

vssternman

7 2.8

A man who rows or steers a boat to carry people across water

is more narrowly based at the stern and assists with traps

S

steerer

vssternman

1 7.6

A person who guides a boat or canoe

is focused at the boat rear and helps with fishing tasks

S

steersman

vssternman

1 9.2

A person who controls the direction of a boat or ship

is specifically stationed at the stern and aids in hauling gear

B

boatsman

vssternman

1 4.0

A person who rows or guides a small boat

is specifically placed at the rear of small fishing boats helping crews

B

boatsteerer

vssternman

• Archaic

9.9

A person who steers a small boat during a whale hunt

is at the back of a small boat and also helps haul traps

W

wheelsman

vssternman

• Jargon

7.9

A person who steers a boat or ship by using the wheel

works at the back of small fishing boats and also handles traps

H

helmswoman

vssternman

7.4

A woman who steers a ship or boat

adds the practical rear-of-boat tasks and fishing help to steering

B

boatwoman

vssternman

5.8

A woman who drives or guides a boat, often as her job

is located at the stern of small fishing boats and helps with traps

Surface Forms

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Etymology