helm

1. n. See Haulm, straw. Source: opted

2. n. The apparatus by which a ship is steered, comprising rudder, tiller, wheel, etc.; -- commonly used of the tiller or wheel alone. Source: opted

3. n. The place or office of direction or administration. Source: opted

4. n. One at the place of direction or control; a steersman; hence, a guide; a director. Source: opted

5. n. A helve. Source: opted

6. v. t. To steer; to guide; to direct. Source: opted

7. n. A helmet. Source: opted

8. n. A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain. Source: opted

9. v. t. To cover or furnish with a helm or helmet. Source: opted

10. n. steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered Source: wordnet

11. n. (figurative) a position of leadership Source: wordnet

12. v. be at or take the helm of Source: wordnet

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