Helm

Meaning

a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control

the steering wheel or tiller of a ship or boat

a position of leadership or the steering apparatus of a ship

Example Sentences

The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.

The captain took the helm during the storm.

After years of service, she finally took the helm of the company.

Example Expressions

at the helm

Synonyms

steering wheel, rudder, control, leadership, wheel, tiller, command

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steering wheel, rudder, control, leadership

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wheel, tiller, rudder, steering wheel

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control, leadership, command, tiller

Antonyms

passenger seat, follower position, subordination, guidance, anchor, mast, follower

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passenger seat, follower position, subordination, guidance

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anchor, mast

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subordination, follower

Collocations

take the helm, at the helm, ship's helm, helm of the ship, company helm

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take the helm, at the helm, ship's helm

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take the helm, at the helm, ship's helm

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at the helm, take the helm, helm of the ship, company helm