helm
The definition of helm is the steering part of a boat, or a leadership role.
(noun)- An example of a helm is where the captain steers the ship.
- An example of a helm is the role of guiding a group through a difficult time.
Helm is defined as to steer or guide.
(verb)An example of to helm is to drive a boat.
See helm in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun, transitive verb
Origin: ME < OE, protection, helmet, akin to Ger helm, helmet, OE helmian, to protect < IE base *el-, to cover, hide > hull, L celare, to hide
noun
- the wheel or tiller by which a ship or boat is steered
- the complete steering gear, including the wheel or tiller, rudder, etc.
- the control or leadership of an organization, government, etc.
Origin: ME helme < OE helma, akin to Ger helm, handle < IE *(s)kelmo- < base *(s)kel-, to cut > shield, Gr skallein, to dig
transitive verb
See helm in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- Nautical The steering gear of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.
- A position of leadership or control: at the helm of the government.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , from Old English helma
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Origin:
Origin: Middle English
Origin: , from Old English; see kel-1 in Indo-European roots
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