helm

English

/hɛlm/

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.
  • (maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat.
  • (figurative) A position of leadership or control.
  • One at the place of direction or control; a guide; a director.
  • (obsolete) A helve.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English helm inherited from Old English helma inherited from Proto-Germanic *helmô (handle).

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*helmô

Gloss

handle

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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