helm
1Nautical.
a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered.
the entire steering apparatus of a ship.
the angle with the fore-and-aft line made by a rudder when turned: 15-degree helm.
the place or post of control: A stern taskmaster was at the helm of the company.
to steer; direct.
Origin of helm
1Other words from helm
- helmless, adjective
Other definitions for helm (2 of 2)
Also heaume. Also called great helm . a medieval helmet, typically formed as a single cylindrical piece with a flat or raised top, completely enclosing the head.
Archaic. a helmet.
to furnish or cover with a helmet.
Origin of helm
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How to use helm in a sentence
Ultimately, we must get rid of the Helms Amendment entirely, which will require congressional action.
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The Unheralded Comedy Genius: Nicholas Stoller on ‘Neighbors,’ Zac Efron’s ‘Darkness,’ and Diddy | Marlow Stern | May 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Kardashian clan helms from Karakale, a village situated in Eastern Turkey close to the Armenian border.
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From under their helms each beheld madness in his foeman's eyes, and flashed back equal madness.
God Wills It! | William Stearns DavisThe gear of course was very much stouter and the boats slower on their helms than they are now, or it could not have been done.
The Sportswoman's Library, v. 2 | VariousAs we have shown, these great helms were not attached to the body armour and were thus liable to be struck off in battle.
Armour & Weapons | Charles John FfoulkesThese helms are also made of plates varying in thickness as the part may be more exposed to attack.
Armour & Weapons | Charles John FfoulkesThe Count of Ferroll and I shall have to contend for many things more precious than golden helms before we die.
Endymion | Benjamin Disraeli
British Dictionary definitions for helm (1 of 2)
/ (hɛlm) /
nautical
the wheel, tiller, or entire apparatus by which a vessel is steered
the position of the helm: that is, on the side of the keel opposite from that of the rudder
a position of leadership or control (esp in the phrase at the helm)
(tr) to direct or steer
Origin of helm
1Derived forms of helm
- helmless, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for helm (2 of 2)
/ (hɛlm) /
an archaic or poetic word for helmet
(tr) archaic, or poetic to supply with a helmet
Origin of helm
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with helm
see at the helm.
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