helm in German
helm in German is Ruder, Steuer, Steuerruder — helm means the wheel or tiller used to steer a ship; more broadly, the position of control or leadership.
helm in German
Ruder
(nautical) The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
Steuer
(nautical) The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
Steuerruder
(nautical) The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
Steuerung
(nautical) The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
Ruderausschlag
(nautical) The use of a helm (sense 1); also, the amount of space through which a helm is turned.
Steuerfrau
(nautical) The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
Steuermann
(nautical) The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
What does "helm" mean?
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noun The wheel or tiller used to steer a ship; more broadly, the position of control or leadership.
"The captain took the helm as the storm approached."
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verb To steer a vessel, or to lead or direct a project or organization.
"He helmed the film's production from start to finish."
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helm in a sentence
- The captain took the helm as the storm approached.
- She has been at the helm of the company since 2019.
- He helmed the film's production from start to finish.
- She helmed the little fishing boat safely through the narrow harbour entrance.
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What is "helm" in German?
"helm" in German is Ruder, Steuer, Steuerruder. helm means: The wheel or tiller used to steer a ship; more broadly, the position of control or leadership.
How do you use "helm" in a sentence?
Example: "The captain took the helm as the storm approached." In German, "helm" is Ruder, Steuer, Steuerruder.
Are there other ways to say "helm" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "helm": Ruder, Steuer, Steuerruder, Steuerung, Ruderausschlag, Steuerfrau.
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