helm helm /helm/ noun [C]
1 F0 the handle or wheel which controls the direction in which a ship or boat travels: » Who was at the helm when the collision occurred?Thesaurus+: ↑Parts of ships and boatsat the helm2 F0 officially controlling an organization or company: » With Steve Lewis at the helm, we are certain of success.Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in chargetake the helm3 F0 to start to officially control an organization or company Thesaurus+: ↑Controlling and being in charge |