Noah Webster
Helm
HELM, a termination, denotes defense; as in Sighelm, victorious defense. [See Helmet.]
HELM, noun
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, verb transitive To steer; to guide; to direct. [Little Used.]
1. To cover with a helmet.
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