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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