Helm
Ship's control point
A helm is the steering apparatus of a ship—the wheel or tiller that controls the rudder.
By extension, helm means a position of leadership or control: She took the helm of the company during a difficult period.
To helm is to steer or lead: He helmed the project through completion.
Separately, helm is an archaic or poetic word for helmet.
Rotating circular frame
- tillerBoat steering lever
- rudderPivoting stern blade
- navigationDetermining position and course
- captainOne who commands
steer · control · wheelhouse · cockpit · bridge · piloting · course · heading
Authoritative instruction given
- controlAuthority to direct
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- chargeCost or accusation
- directionWay something faces
guidance · reign · stewardship · governance · management · captain · chief · head
wheel
Rotating circular frame
- tillerBoat steering lever
- rudderPivoting stern blade
- navigationDetermining position and course
captain · steer · control · wheelhouse · cockpit · bridge · piloting · course · heading · starboard
command
Authoritative instruction given
direction · guidance · reign · stewardship · governance · management · captain · chief · head · ruler
visor
Eye-shading brim
morion · nasal · faceplate · gorget · headpiece · casque · kettle hat · skullcap · chainmail · padding
Helmfollower
One who supports another
rank and file · crew · underling · bottom rung · foot soldier
- at the helmLeading an organization
- football helmetProtective athletic headgear
- bicycle helmetProtective headwear for riders
- take the helmAssume control of direction
- bike helmetProtective headwear for cyclists
- space helmetSealed headgear for vacuum
helmed, helming, helmsman, helmsmen, helmet, helmets, helmeted, unhelmeted