Phrase Hound found 17 phrases and 35 compound words that contain helm. The most common are listed below. Open helm in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 17
- take the helmTo assume responsibility for steering a ship.
- answer the helmTo respond to a movement of the helm by changing direction; only happens if the ship has steerageway.
- answered the helmsimple past and past participle of answer the helm
- taken the helmpast participle of take the helm: To assume responsibility for steering a ship.
- takes the helmthird-person singular simple present indicative of take the helm: To assume responsibility for steering a ship.
- taking the helmpresent participle and gerund of take the helm
- took the helmsimple past of take the helm
- answering the helmpresent participle and gerund of answer the helm
- answers the helmthird-person singular simple present indicative of answer the helm: To respond to a movement of the helm by changing direction; only happens if the ship has steerageway.
- Helm WindSynonym of Helm (“the only named wind in the British Isles”)
- helm portA hole through the counter of a ship, through which the rudderstock passes.
- close helmSynonym of close helmet: A helmet that entirely covers the head, including the face.
- great helmA helmet in the form of a flat-topped or curved barrel of metal with small openings for sight and ventilation, worn chiefly from the 12th to 14th century.
- weather helmA keeping of the helm somewhat aweather when a vessel shows a tendency to come into the wind while sailing.
- Helm BarA stationary, elongated cloud formation associated with the Helm Wind.
- barrel helmA great helm.
- helm portsplural of helm port: A hole through the counter of a ship, through which the rudderstock passes.
Compound words 35
- helmetA hard, protective head covering, typically part of armour.
- behelmTo cover; cover over.
- helmletA helmet that covers the face; a small helm.
- dishelmTo deprive of a helmet.
- helmlessWithout a helm (steering apparatus of a ship).
- autohelmEquipment used on ships and boats to maintain a chosen course without constant human action.
- behelmedSynonym of helmed (“wearing a helm”).
- helmspersonA helmsman or helmswoman.
- helmswomanA woman who steers a ship.
- unhelmTo remove the helm from.