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What does the word "cub" in "A Cub Pilot" refer to?

Something used to play golf with
A literal baby bear
A beginning or novice
Something used to steer boats with

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Answer:

it is something used to steer a boat

Step-by-step explanation:

"A "cub pilot" was one name for an apprentice riverboat pilot, most notably on the Mississippi River during the 19th century. therefore the cub in front of it must be related to the water

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