1. Steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
   "The captain took the helm during the storm"
    
2. (figurative) a position of leadership
   "the President is at the helm of the Ship of State"

1. Be at or take the helm of
   "helm the ship"
    
2. Lead (an organization) or direct
   "he helmed a snack food company"

Derived forms: helms, helming, helmed

Type of: channelise [Brit], channelize, direct, guide, head, leadership, leading, maneuver [US], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], point, steer, steering mechanism, steering system

Part of: motorboat, powerboat, sailing ship, sailing vessel, ship, towboat, tower[2], tug, tugboat

Encyclopedia: Helm, Mississippi