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helm

noun \ ˈhelm \

Definition of helm

:helmet 1

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Origin and Etymology of helm

Middle English, from Old English

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helm

verb

Definition of helm

transitive verb
:to cover or furnish with a helmet

Origin and Etymology of helm

see 1helm

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helm

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 and Etymology of helm

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

Other Nautical Terms

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

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helm

verb

Definition of helm

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 3helm 1a) :steer
  • helming a schooner
2 :direct, control
  • the director has helmed many action movies

Origin and Etymology of helm

see 3helm

Other Nautical Terms

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

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HELM Defined for Kids

helm

noun \ ˈhelm \

Definition of helm for Students

1 :a lever or wheel for steering a ship
2 :a position of control He took over the helm of the failing business.

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