Synonyms for helm
hɛlmhelm

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1. Helmnoun

   Synonyms:
   Helm Wind

2. Helmnoun

   The only named wind in the British Isles. Blows westward form the Pennine fells over Cumbria and is often accompanied by a line of clouds on top of the hills called the Helm Bar.

   Synonyms:
   Helm Wind

Princeton's WordNet

1. helmnoun

   steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

2. helmverb

   a position of leadership

   "the President is at the helm of the Ship of State"

3. helmverb

   be at or take the helm of

   "helm the ship"

Matched Categories

1. • Steer
   • Steering Mechanism

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1. ship wheel

   equal to ships wheel, steering mechanism.

   they trusted him, for he was at the ships helm through the night.

   Submitted by tcbmovingforward6 on February 3, 2020  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. helmnoun

   Synonyms:
   helmet, morion

2. helmnoun

   Synonyms:
   steering apparatus

3. helmnoun

   Synonyms:
   direction, control, command, rule, reins, post of command

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1. helmnoun

   Synonyms:
   rudder, tiller, wheel, steersman, pilot, command, control, administration

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1. List of paraphrases for "helm":

   rudder, bar, barre, head, helmsman, tiller

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1. HELM

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1. President Emmanuel Macron:

   It's not easy when you're at the helm of big ships like we are to imagine smaller formats, for the very simple reason that it wouldn't be profitable.

2. Emeric Preaubert:

   The succession was well prepared. His arrival at the helm will mean a continuation of the strategy.

3. Taylor Swift:

   I think he is an intelligent public servant, who's focused. He's level-headed. He's a cool hand on the helm. I think he is a deeply compassionate man, i'm fiercely proud of my country for electing this man.

4. Sonia Dunlop:

   It is time for the White House and governments all over the world to think hard as to who they want at the helm of the World Bank, you don't need to be a scientist to understand climate science -- the facts are clear, and there's no alternative but to act.

5. Dominic Raab:

   I'm confident that he'll pull through because, if there's one thing I know about this prime minister, he's a fighter, he'll be back at the helm leading us through this crisis in short order.