helms

/hɛlmz/ · noun

Meaning

The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.
An individual plant stem.
Part of a harness; a hame.
The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.
(maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat.
A position of leadership or control.
One at the place of direction or control; a guide; a director.
A helve.
To be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat.
(by extension) To lead (a project, etc.).
A helmet.
A helmet.
A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.

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