helmnoun [ C ]
uk/helm/us/helm/the handle or wheel which controls the direction in which a ship or boat travels:
Who was at the helm when the collision occurred?
at the helm
officially controlling an organization or company:
With Steve Lewis at the helm, we are certain of success.
take the helm
to start to officially control an organization or company
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Parts of ships & boats
- abaft
- boathook
- boiler room
- capstan
- echo sounder
- engine room
- gangplank
- gunnel
- hull
- jib
- lanyard
- lifebelt
- mast
- oar
- paddle
- porthole
- rib
- rudder
- sail
- tiller
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Controlling and being in charge