I. ˈhelm noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English
Date: before 12th century
: helmet 1
II. transitive verb
Date: before 12th century
: to cover or furnish with a helmet
III. noun
Etymology: Middle English helme, from Old English helma; akin to Old High German helmo tiller
Date: before 12th century
1.
a. : a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering ; broadly : the entire apparatus for steering a ship
b. : position of the helm with respect to the amidships position
turn the helm hard alee
2. : a position of control : head
a new dean is at the helm of the medical school
IV. transitive verb
Date: 1603
1. : to direct with or as if with a helm : steer
2. : direct , control
the director has helm ed many action movies