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Meaning of 'helm' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Helm [ n.]
- See Haulm, straw.
- The apparatus by which a ship is steered, comprising rudder, tiller, wheel, etc.; -- commonly used of the tiller or wheel alone.
- The place or office of direction or administration.
- One at the place of direction or control; a steersman; hence, a guide; a director.
- A helve.
- A helmet.
- A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.
2 . Helm [ v. t.]
- To steer; to guide; to direct.
- To cover or furnish with a helm or helmet.

Meaning of 'helm' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . helm [ n]
Meaning (1):
- (figurative) a position of leadership
Example in sentence:
  • the President is at the helm of the Ship of State
2 . helm [ v]
Meaning (2):
- be at or take the helm of
Example in sentence:
  • helm the ship

Nearby Words:

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