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helm


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verb

Definition of HELM

transitive verb
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

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