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One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a steersman. |
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Specifically, a person duly qualified, and licensed by
authority, to conduct vessels into and out of a port, or in certain
waters, for a fixed rate of fees. |
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Figuratively: A guide; a director of another through a
difficult or unknown course. |
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An instrument for detecting the compass error. |
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The cowcatcher of a locomotive. |
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To direct the course of, as of a ship, where navigation
is dangerous. |
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Figuratively: To guide, as through dangers or
difficulties. |
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