helms

[US]/helm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. headgear; general headgear; a steering wheel
vt. to steer; to command

Phrases & Collocations

take the helm

steady the helm

helm position

Real-world Examples

If someone evidently had the helm, General Haig saluted.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

How about this — take the helm on the Berkshire line.

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

54.put helm hard to port. Put helm hard to starboard.

Source: Maritime English listening

One of Mr Nadella's most important acts after taking the helm was to deprioritise Windows.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

With Kent at the helm, Washington Ballet has thrived.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

" Get my helm, " Clegane growled at her.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

Still did the hoof and heel their passage tear Through cloven helms and arms, and corses mouldering drear.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 6

Never dream with thy hand on the helm!

Source: Moby-Dick

David Cameron, who took the helm in 2005, called him the Tories' deputy leader in all but name.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Up helm, I say—ye fools, the jaw! the jaw!

Source: Moby-Dick

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