Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun helm

2 senses of helm

Sense 1
helm -- (steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered)
       => steering system, steering mechanism -- (a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle))

Sense 2
helm -- (a position of leadership; "the President is at the helm of the Ship of State")
       => leadership, leading -- (the activity of leading; "his leadership inspired the team")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb helm

1 sense of helm

Sense 1
helm -- (be at or take the helm of; "helm the ship")
       => steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise -- (direct the course; determine the direction of travelling)