HELMS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HELMS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HELMS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Helm

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English helma; probably related to helve

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: hɛlm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat

Short Definition:

tiller or wheel for steering boat

Examples:
  • she stayed at the helm, alert for tankers
  • the second mate took the helm

Word: Helm

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: hɛlm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

steer (a boat or ship)

Short Definition:

steer boat or ship

Examples:
  • he helmed a sailing vessel

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