helm

helm
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[[t]hɛlm[/t]]
n.
1) naut. navig.
a) a wheel or tiller by which a ship is steered
b) the entire steering apparatus of a ship
c) the angle with the fore-and-aft line made by a rudder when turned:
15-degree helm[/ex]
2) the place or post of control:
A stern taskmaster was at the helm of the company[/ex]
3) to steer; direct
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Etymology: bef. 900; ME helme, OE helma, c. OHG helmo, halmo handle, ON hjalm rudder II
helm
[[t]hɛlm[/t]] n.
1) her a medieval helmet, formed as a single cylindrical piece with a flat or raised top, completely enclosing the head
2) her to furnish with a helm
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Etymology: bef. 900; ME, OE, c. OFris, OOHG helm, ON hjālmr, Go hilms; akin to OE helan to cover. See hull I

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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