nounπShareThe stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching."After harvesting the barley, the farmer gathered the dry helms to use as bedding for the cows. "agricultureplantanimalmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn individual plant stem."The gardener carefully separated the tomato plant, making sure each of the strong helms had enough roots to grow into a healthy plant. "plantpartnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePart of a harness; a hame."The harness fit the horse well, with the helms comfortably around his shoulders. "partmachinevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel."The captain barked orders from the bridge, while the sailor carefully adjusted the ship's helms to stay on course. "nauticalsailingvehiclepartdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat."During the regatta, seasoned sailors took turns at the helms, skillfully guiding the boats through the challenging waves. "nauticalsailingjobvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA position of leadership or control."the helm of the Commonwealth"positiongovernmentpoliticsorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne at the place of direction or control; a guide; a director.""At the family business, my mother and father are the helms, guiding our decisions and ensuring our success." "directionnauticalgovernmentsailingorganizationjobpositionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA helve."The axe head was loose, so Dad bought new helms to reattach them securely. "partutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat."During the sailing race, my sister helms the boat while I adjust the sails. "nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To lead (a project, etc.)."Maria helms the school's fundraising campaign every year, ensuring its success. "organizationbusinessgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA helmet."The construction workers wore sturdy helms to protect their heads from falling debris. "wearmilitarybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
πShareA helmet."The knight polished his helms until they shone brightly before the tournament. "wearmilitarybodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain."The mountain wore helms of grey cloud, obscuring its peak from view. "weathernaturegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading