Farm worker at hand in a stern position? (6)
I believe the answer is:
tiller
This clue might be a double definition.
'farm worker' is the first definition.
(to till is to cultivate farmland)
'hand in a stern position?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'at' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for tiller that I've seen before include "Lever to turn the rudder on a boat" , "Lever for turning the rudder" , "one working on the land" , "Handle for turning rudder" , "Boat steerer" .)