helm
1. helm \'helm\ n [ME, fr. OE] : HELMET 2. helm vt : to cover or furnish with a helmet 3. helm n [ME helme, fr. OE helma; akin to OHG helmo tiller] 1a: a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering; broa dly : the entire apparatus for steering a ship 1b: deviation of the position of the helm from the amidships position 2: a position of control : HEAD 4. helm vt : to direct with or as if with a helm : STEER