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helm

noun verb

(figurative) a position of leadership

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
H
Ends with
M
Contains
EL
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
C2

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noun

  1. (figurative) a position of leadership

    “The President is at the helm of the Ship of State”

noun

  1. Steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

verb

  1. Be at or take the helm of

    “Helm the ship”

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Example Sentences

The President is at the helm of the Ship of State
Helm the ship

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