Commander
Commander noun - One in official command especially of a military force or base.
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Synonyms for Commander
Helmsman and commander are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Helmsman" instead a noun "Commander".
Helmsman
Helmsman noun - The person (as an employer or supervisor) who tells people and especially workers what to do.
Usage example: had a complaint and demanded to talk to the helmsman of this vast construction project, not some underling
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Synonyms for Helmsman
Commander and helmsman are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Commander" instead a noun "Helmsman".
Nearby Word: helm
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It has enough room for the flight commander, officer of the watch, helmsman, and communications officer, along with a Holographic Terminal that fills the center of the room.
Source: Literature / Here Be Dragons - It is a great source of hilarity to have all roles on a ship filled by players, but with the exception of the commander and possibly the helmsman all roles are more effective when assigned to the AI crew.
Source: Videogame / Shores of Hazeron
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