helm

1 of 4

noun (1)

ˈhelm

: a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering

broadly : the entire apparatus for steering a ship

: position of the helm with respect to the amidships position

turn the helm hard alee

: a position of control : head

a new dean is at the helm of the medical school

helm

2 of 4

verb (1)

helmed; helming; helms

transitive verb

: 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

: direct, control

the director has helmed many action movies

helm

3 of 4

noun (2)

: helmet sense 1

helm

4 of 4

verb (2)

helmed; helming; helms

transitive verb

: to cover or furnish with a helmet

单词	helms
释义	helm 1 of 4 noun (1) ˈhelm 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 helm 2 of 4 verb (1) helmed; helming; helms 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 3 of 4 noun (2) : helmet sense 1 helm 4 of 4 verb (2) helmed; helming; helms transitive verb : to cover or furnish with a helmet Synonyms Noun (1) chair driver's seat head headship rein(s) Verb (1) conn con navigate pilot steer See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) and Verb (1) Middle English helme, from Old English helma; akin to Old High German helmo tiller Noun (2) and Verb (2) Middle English, from Old English First Known Use Noun (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb (1) 1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun (2) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Verb (2) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing helm at the helm take the helm at the helm take the helm Kids Definition helm noun ˈhelm 1 : a lever or wheel for steering a ship 2 : a position of control He took over the helm of the failing business. helms 1 of 2 noun plural of helm as in reins the place of leadership or command with a blind person at the helm, the city has made a lot of improvements for the physically challenged Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance reins heads chairs forefronts tops headships heights pinnacles vanguards driver's seats directorships presidencies seats leads chieftainships chairmanships pedestals generalships masterships kingships deanships thrones eminences governorships superintendencies commanderships dictatorships dominances dominions jurisdictions captainships sways premierships upper hands presidentships masteries sovereignties sovranties Antonyms & Near Antonyms ranks helms 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of helm as in pilots to operate or control the course of a treacherous route for any weekend sailor just learning to helm his vessel Synonyms & Similar Words pilots steers navigates conns hijacks cons commandeers highjacks
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