- Nautical.
- a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered.
- the entire steering apparatus of a ship.
- the angle with the fore-and-aft line made by a rudder when turned: 15-degree helm.
- the place or post of control: A stern taskmaster was at the helm of the company.
- to steer; direct.
- a medieval helmet, typically formed as a single cylindrical piece with a flat or raised top, completely enclosing the head.
- a helmet.
- to furnish or cover with a helmet.
- nautical
- the wheel, tiller, or entire apparatus by which a vessel is steered
- the position of the helm: that is, on the side of the keel opposite from that of the rudder
- a position of leadership or control (esp in the phrase at the helm)
- to direct or steer
- an archaic or poetic word for helmet
- to supply with a helmet
