helm: Meaning and Definition of

helm

Pronunciation: (helm), [key]
— n.
  1. 15-degree helm.
    1. a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered.
    2. the entire steering apparatus of a ship.
    3. the angle with the fore-and-aft line made by a rudder when turned:15-degree helm.
  2. the place or post of control: A stern taskmaster was at the helm of the company.
—v.t.
  1. to steer; direct.

helm

Pronunciation: (helm), [key]
— n.
  1. Also calleda medieval helmet, typically formed as a single cylindrical piece with a flat or raised top, completely enclosing the head.
  2. a helmet.
—v.t.
  1. to furnish or cover with a helmet.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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