sternsman in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Sternsman: a person who steers or navigates a boat, particularly from the stern (rear) position.
Sample Sentences
- The sternsman skillfully navigated the vessel through the narrow channel.
- As the sternsman adjusted the throttle, the boat surged forward with renewed speed.
- Every good captain relies on the expertise of a trusted sternsman during challenging conditions.
- The sternsman's quick thinking helped avert a potential collision with the rocks.
- In the old fishing village, the sternsman was regarded as a local hero for his bravery at sea.