English dictionary
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English noun: helm | |||
| 1. | helm (artifact) steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | steering mechanism, steering system | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | wheel | ||
| Part meronym | motorboat, powerboat, sailing ship, sailing vessel, ship, towboat, tower, tug, tugboat | ||
| 2. | helm (act) a position of leadership | ||
| Samples | The President is at the helm of the Ship of State. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | leadership, leading | ||
English verb: helm | |||
| 1. | helm (motion) be at or take the helm of | ||
| Samples | Helm the ship. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer | ||
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