Thesaurus: helm

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1. n. See Haulm, straw.
2. n. The apparatus by which a ship is steered, comprising rudder, tiller, wheel, etc.; -- commonly used of the tiller or wheel alone.
3. n. The place or office of direction or administration.
4. n. One at the place of direction or control; a steersman; hence, a guide; a director.
5. n. A helve.
6. v. t. To steer; to guide; to direct.
7. n. A helmet.
8. n. A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.
9. v. t. To cover or furnish with a helm or helmet.
10. n. steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
11. n. (figurative) a position of leadership
12. v. be at or take the helm of