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helm1

Pronunciation: /hɛlm/

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Definition of helm

noun

(the helm)

a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat: she stayed at the helm, alert for tankers the second mate took the helm
a position of leadership:the chairman is to step down after four years at the helm
Nautical a helmsman: he is a competent helm