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helm

Definition

  • noun: a handle or wheel that is used to steer a ship or boat
  • verb: to cover or furnish with a 'helmet'
  • synonyms: helmet, automatic pilot, bench

Examples

  • He left after only a year 'at the helm' [='in charge'] of the corporation.

  • The ship's captain was 'at the helm'. [=steering the ship]

  • The ship's captain 'took the helm'. [=steered the ship]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Will make the Piece of Resistance found From its hiding refuge underground And with a noble army at the helm This MasterBuilder will thwart The Kragle and save the realm And be the greatest Most interesting Most important (..)
    2014 The Lego Movie