Definition of helm - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
leadershipposition of leadership or control
- She assumed the helm of the company during a critical period..
2.
maritimeTECH. steering apparatus of a vesselTECH.
- The captain took the helm during the storm.
3.
heraldryDated feature above a shield on a coat of armsDated
- The family crest included a helm.
4.
northern EnglandDated UK shelter for farm animalsDated UK
- The cattle rested in the helm during the rain.
Verb
1.
leadershiplead or manage a project or organization
- She helmed the new marketing campaign successfully.
2.
maritimeTECH. steer a ship or boatTECH.
- The captain helmed the ship through the storm.
Images of helm
steering apparatus of a vessel 
feature above a shield on a coat of arms 
shelter for farm animals
Expressions with helm
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leading or in charge of a group
She is at the helm of the new project.
assume responsibility for steering a ship
The captain asked him to take the helm during the storm.
transfer control or responsibility to someone else
The CEO decided to hand over the helm to his successor.
steer or direct a ship
The captain asked him to helm the ship through the storm.
in charge or leading a group or organization
She is stationed at the helm of the new project.
keep control in a situation
She managed to steady the helm during the company's financial crisis.
experience a tendency to turn away from wind
The yacht began to have a lee helm during the race.
tendency of a boat to turn away from the wind
The yacht had a noticeable lee helm in strong winds.
turn the ship's wheel to the left
The captain ordered to port the helm to avoid the iceberg.
Origin of helm
Old English, helm (covering)
Terms with helm included in their meaning
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history
great helm used by knights in medieval times
Examples of helm in a sentence
After the merger, she was at the helm of the new division. She gripped the helm tightly as the waves crashed. He learned to steer by holding the helm firmly. The knight's armor was topped with a decorative helm. The museum displayed a medieval helm above the shield. Sheep huddled in the helm to escape the storm.
The farmer built a new helm for the winter months. He helmed the project with great skill. The director helmed the film to critical acclaim. She helmed the yacht with confidence. He learned to helm during his sailing lessons.
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- French:direction, diriger, ...
- German:Führung, leiten, ...
- Italian:comando, guidare, ...
- Spanish:liderazgo, dirigir, ...
- Portuguese:liderança, liderar, ...
- Chinese:领导地位, 领导, ...
- Japanese:指導的地位, 指揮する, ...
- Arabic:دَفَّة القِيادَة, قَادَ, ...
- Hebrew:הֶגַּאי, לְנַהֵל, ...
- Russian:руководящая должность, руководить, ...
- Ukrainian:керівництво, керувати, ...
- Hindi:कमान, नेतृत्व करना, ...
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