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helm
1[helm]
noun
Nautical.
a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered.
the entire steering apparatus of a ship.
the angle with the fore-and-aft line made by a rudder when turned.
15-degree helm.
the place or post of control.
A stern taskmaster was at the helm of the company.
verb (used with object)
to steer; direct.
helm
2[helm]
noun
Also called great helm.Also a medieval helmet, typically formed as a single cylindrical piece with a flat or raised top, completely enclosing the head.
Archaic.a helmet.
verb (used with object)
to furnish or cover with a helmet.
helm
1/ ɛ /
noun
nautical
the wheel, tiller, or entire apparatus by which a vessel is steered
the position of the helm: that is, on the side of the keel opposite from that of the rudder
a position of leadership or control (esp in the phrase at the helm )
verb
(tr) to direct or steer
helm
2/ ɛ /
noun
an archaic or poetic word for helmet
verb
archaic(tr) to supply with a helmet
Other 51Թ Forms
- helmless adjective
- ˈ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of helm1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of helm1
Origin of helm2
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
This year is one of celebration for the former England captain - turning 50 at the helm of an estimated £500m empire.
If approved by the court, the sale would put Wojcicki back at the helm of the company she co-founded and previously attempted to take private.
In the 15 years since, DeBlois has helmed its sequel, its three-quel and now this live-action version, which goes back to the beginning and repeats the same plot essentially word for word.
A more than 20-year study on mountain lions in and around the Santa Monica Mountains, for example, is helmed by the National Park Service.
The Australian arrived off the back of a campaign which had seen former boss Tony Smith leave midway through the previous season and Danny McGuire take the helm on a temporary basis.
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