nounπShareThe steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel."The captain gripped the helm tightly as the ship navigated through the stormy sea. "nauticalvehiclesailingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat."The captain trusted Sarah completely, so he put her at the helm for the long journey across the lake. "nauticalsailingvehiclejobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA position of leadership or control."the helm of the Commonwealth"positiongovernmentorganizationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne at the place of direction or control; a guide; a director."The new team leader took the helm of the project, guiding everyone to success. "directionnauticalgovernmentorganizationsailingpositionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA helve."The carpenter carefully fitted the new helm to the axe head. "partutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat."The captain will helm the boat during the afternoon sail. "nauticalsailingvehicledirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To lead (a project, etc.)."The project manager will helm the upcoming fundraising campaign. "businessorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA helmet."The knight wore a shining helm to protect his head during the jousting tournament. "wearmilitarybodyitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareA helmet."The pirate captain wore a heavy helm to protect his head during the battle. "wearmilitarybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain."The hiker saw a thick helm of clouds hovering over the mountain peak, obscuring the summit. "weathernaturegeologygeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching."The farmer used the wheat helm to create a soft bedding for the chickens. "agricultureplantenvironmentmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn individual plant stem."The young sunflower plant's helm was strong enough to support its large flower head. "plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePart of a harness; a hame."The horse's harness had a worn leather helm. "partnauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading