HELM

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English Date: before 12th century ~et 1, II. transitive verb Date: before 12th century to cover or furnish with a ~et, III. noun Etymology: Middle English ~e, from Old English ~a; akin to Old High German ~o tiller Date: before 12th century 1. a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering, position of the ~ with respect to the amidships position , a position of control ; head , IV. transitive verb Date: 1603 to direct with or as if with a ~ ; steer , direct , control