Helm
/hɛlm/
A helm is the part of a ship where the captain turns to steer the boat, just like how you turn the steering wheel to drive a car.
Examples
- In the school play, Mia took the helm and helped everyone remember their lines.
- During our camping trip, Dad wore a helmet to protect his head while riding his bike at the helm of the group.
- When we play soccer, I like to take the helm and decide which way to run with the ball.
Synonyms
steering wheel
tiller
wheel
control
navigator
Antonyms
drift
stop
leave alone
Practice in the app →