HELM, a termination, denotes defense as in Sighelm, victorious defense. See Helmet.
HELM, n.
1. The instrument by which a ship is steered, consisting of a rudder, a tiller, and in large vessels, a wheel. See Rudder.
2. Station of government the place of direction or management as, to be at the helm in the administration.
HELM, To steer to guide to direct. Little used.
1. To cover with a helmet.
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