helm

¹helm

noun \ˈhelm\

Definition of HELM

: helmet 1

Origin of HELM

Middle English, from Old English

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with HELM

elm, realm, whelm

²helm

transitive verb

Definition of HELM

: to cover or furnish with a helmet

First Known Use of HELM

before 12th century

³helm

noun

Definition of HELM

1

a : a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering; broadly : the entire apparatus for steering a ship

b : position of the helm with respect to the amidships position <turn the helm hard alee>

2

: a position of control : head <a new dean is at the helm of the medical school>

Origin of HELM

Middle English helme, from Old English helma; akin to Old High German helmo tiller

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

⁴helm

transitive verb

Definition of HELM

1

: to direct with or as if with a helm : steer

2

: direct, control <the director has helmed many action movies>

First Known Use of HELM

1603

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay