helm

\ ˈhelm

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Definition of helm

(Entry 1 of 4)

1a : 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

helm

helmed; helming; helms

Definition of helm (Entry 2 of 4)

transitive verb

1 : to direct (a ship) with a lever or wheel that controls the rudder : to direct (a ship) with or as if with a helm (see helm entry 1 sense 1a) : steer helming a schooner

2 : direct, control the director has helmed many action movies

helm

Definition of helm (Entry 3 of 4)

: helmet sense 1

helm

helmed; helming; helms

Definition of helm (Entry 4 of 4)

transitive verb

: to cover or furnish with a helmet

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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helm. Accessed 9 Jul. 2020.

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