noun

helm

hehlm

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."

"She has been at the helm of the company since 2019."

verb

To steer a vessel, or to lead or direct a project or organization.

"He helmed the film's production from start to finish."

How to Use Helm

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLiterally the steering wheel of a ship; figuratively, being in charge of something.

Common pairings

at the helm take the helm helm a project

Word Forms

helmed past tense, helmed past tense, helmed past tense, helms plural, helm plural, helmed plural, helms plural, Helms plural, helms singular, helm singular, helmed singular, helmest singular, helmedst singular, helmeth singular, helms singular, helms singular

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Etymology

From Old English helma, "tiller of a ship," related to a Germanic word for a handle.

Rhymes for helm

elm Wilhelm overwhelm

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