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helm

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Meaning

  1. noun The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to steer the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
  2. noun The use of a helm (sense 1); also, the amount of space through which a helm is turned. The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
  3. noun The use of a helm (sense 1); also, the amount of space through which a helm is turned.
  4. noun The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
  5. noun Something used to control or steer; also , a handle of a tool or weapon; a haft, a helve.
  6. noun A position of control or leadership.
    the helm of the Commonwealth
  7. noun A position of control or leadership.
    the helm of the Commonwealth
  8. noun One in the position of controlling or directing; a controller, a director, a guide.

Similar words

keel pilothouse aport amidships rudder alee conn steering helmsman pilotage

Often followed by

of and was to in is hard for a

Word family

helmed helming helms

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