Helm

n. tiller of ship which directs the rudder; steering apparatus of a ship; position of authority and control

Helm may refer to:Tiller, used by the helmsman to control the rudder (e.g. of dinghies and small to medium sized yachts)Steering wheel (ship), a mechanism for controlling the rudder (e.g. of large yachts, power boats and ships) A unisex term for helmsmanThe verb meaning steer as in "to helm a yacht".Leadership, metaphoricallyHelmetHelm Wind, a wind which blows in Cumbria, EnglandHelm Wulfingum ("Helm of the Wulfings"), Geatish kingQuarter Florin, a medieval English coin
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Noun
1. steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
(hypernym) steering system, steering mechanism
(hyponym) wheel
(part-holonym) motorboat, powerboat
2. a position of leadership; "the President is at the helm of the Ship of State"
(hypernym) leadership, leading

n. helmet, protective head covering, casque

n. helmet, protective head covering (worn by cyclists, soldiers, etc.)