Meaning
helmsman, coxswain
- the person who steers a boat or ship
- the steersperson/coxswain in rowing
In a sentence
Il timoniere mantenne la rotta nonostante la tempesta improvvisa.
The helmsman held the course despite the sudden storm.
Nella barca da canottaggio il timoniere dà il ritmo ai vogatori.
In the rowing boat, the coxswain sets the pace for the rowers.
Chi è il timoniere designato per la regata di domani?
Who is the designated helmsman for tomorrow's regatta?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| timoniere | masculine · singular |
| timonieri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also be used figuratively for a person guiding an organization.