helm

1. Steering mechanism for a vessel;
   A mechanical device by which a vessel is steered (synset 103518055)
   is a type of: steering mechanism, steering system - a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)
   subtypes: wheel - a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
   is a part of:

   • motorboat, powerboat - a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine
   • sailing ship, sailing vessel - a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts
   • ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight
   • towboat, tower, tug, tugboat - a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
2. (figurative) a position of leadership (synset 101259202)
   "the President is at the helm of the Ship of State"
   domain usage: figure, figure of speech, image, trope - language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
   is a type of: leadership, leading - the activity of leading

1. Be at or take the helm of (synset 201936453)
   "helm the ship"
   is a type of: channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer - direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

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