Word Definition

Helm

  1. The apparatus by which a ship is steered, comprising rudder, tiller, wheel, etc.; -- commonly used of the tiller or wheel alone.
  2. A helmet.
  3. To steer; to guide; to direct.
  4. To cover or furnish with a helm or helmet.
  5. A helve.
  6. A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.
  7. One at the place of direction or control; a steersman; hence, a guide; a director.
  8. The place or office of direction or administration.

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