helm
/hɛlm/ nom C2En français : barre, barreur, barreuse, timonier
- The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to steer the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
- The use of a helm (sense 1); also, the amount of space through which a helm is turned.
- The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
- Something used to control or steer; also (obsolete), a handle of a tool or weapon; a haft, a helve.
- A position of control or leadership. · the helm of the Commonwealth
- One in the position of controlling or directing; a controller, a director, a guide.
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“We did better than that, sir,” said the old sailor respectfully; “we put the helm up to run before the tempest; ten minutes after we struck our top-sails and scudded under bare poles.”
‘Penelon,’ said the captain, ‘I think we are sinking, give me the helm, and go down into the hold.’ I gave him the helm, and descended; there was already three feet of water.
For I mean to grow as little as the dolly at the helm,
“Take the helm, and let us see what you know.”
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