conn

Definition

The duty of directing a ship, usually used with the verb to have or to take and accompanied by the article "the."

Etymology

Variant of cond, from Middle English conduen, condien, from Anglo-Norman conduire, from Latin condūcō (“lead, bring or draw together”), from con- (“with, together”) + dūcō (“lead”). Doublet of conduce.

Example Sentences

• "The officer of the deck has the conn of the vessel; the captain took the conn when he reached the bridge."