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helming

/ˈhɛlmɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat.

Examples :

"Maria was helming the sailboat while her friends enjoyed the sunshine. "
nautical sailing vehicle job

Related Words

Illustration project

project noun

/ˈprɒdʒɛkt/ /prəˈdʒɛkt/

A planned endeavor, usually with a specific goal and accomplished in several steps or stages.

"The school's fundraising project aims to renovate the library in several stages. "

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration enjoyed

enjoyed verb

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

Illustration sunshine

sunshine noun

/ˈsʌnʃaɪn/

The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.

"We were warmed by the bright sunshine."

Illustration friends

friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

Illustration steering

steering verb

/ˈstɪərɪŋ/ /ˈstɪrɪŋ/

To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

"I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard."

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extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration sailboat

sailboat noun

/ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/

A boat propelled by a sail.

"The sailboat glided across the lake, powered by the gentle breeze. "

Illustration sustainability

sustainability noun

/səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/

The ability to sustain something.

"The sustainability of our family's budget depends on reducing our spending. "

Illustration member

member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

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environmental adjective

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmentəl/ /ˌenvairənˈmentəl/

Pertaining to the environment.

"The school's new policy focuses on environmental sustainability. "

Illustration helmsman

helmsman noun

/ˈhɛlmzmən/ /ˈhɛlmən/

A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.

"The helmsman steered the ferry safely across the harbor. "