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- Dictionaryhelm/hɛlm/
noun
- 1. a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat: "she stayed at the helm, alert for tankers"
verb
- 1. steer (a boat or ship): "he helmed a sailing vessel"
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the handle or wheel which controls the direction in which a ship or boat travels: at the helm Who was at the helm when the collision occurred? officially controlling an organization or company: With Steve Lewis at the helm, we are certain of success. See more. take the helm. to start to officially control an organization or company:
The meaning of HELM is a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering; broadly : the entire apparatus for steering a ship. How to use helm in a sentence.
HELM meaning: 1. the handle or wheel which controls the direction in which a ship or boat travels: 2. officially…. Learn more.
Define helm. helm synonyms, helm pronunciation, helm translation, English dictionary definition of helm. n. 1. Nautical The steering gear of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel. 2. A position of leadership or control: at the helm of the government.
a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered. the entire steering apparatus of a ship. the angle with the fore-and-aft line made by a rudder when turned: 15-degree helm. the place or post of control: A stern taskmaster was at the helm of the company.
5 meanings: 1. nautical a. the wheel, tiller, or entire apparatus by which a vessel is steered b. the position of the helm:.... Click for more definitions.
When someone takes over from someone else — as when a newly elected official takes office, or when a company appoints a new head — you would say that new person has taken the helm. But if you're going to take the helm or be at the helm, you can't have an empty boat.
