helmed; helming; helms
1
: to direct (a ship) with a lever or wheel that controls the rudder : to direct (a ship) with or as if with a helm (see helm entry 1 sense 1a) : steer
helming a schooner
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Noun (1)
with a blind person at the helm, the city has made a lot of improvements for the physically challenged
Verb (1)
a treacherous route for any weekend sailor just learning to helm his vessel
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Sofia Celeste, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
Kelly was considered a bit of an underdog, and the Republican ticket in the general election had a controversial figure at its helm in then-Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who frequently spread misinformation about voter fraud.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Democratic turnout efforts are helmed by longtime campaign professionals with significant experience in organizing and getting voters to the polls.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Following her death in 2015, Loretta’s daughter, Lucia Caponi, took its helm as creative director.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
Kelly was considered a bit of an underdog, and the Republican ticket in the general election had a controversial figure at its helm in then-Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who frequently spread misinformation about voter fraud.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
Today, this historic gin joint with its Roaring Twenties soundtrack and retro-chic interior, is helmed by none other than Argentinian mixologist Diego Cabera, of Salmón Gurú fame.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Democratic turnout efforts are helmed by longtime campaign professionals with significant experience in organizing and getting voters to the polls.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Helm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helm. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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helm
1 of 2 nounhelm
2 of 2 noun1
: a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship
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: the steering equipment of a ship
2
: a position of control : head
at the helm of the business
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