helm
verb/helm/
/helm/
Verb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they helm | /helm/ /helm/ |
| he / she / it helms | /helmz/ /helmz/ |
| past simple helmed | /helmd/ /helmd/ |
| past participle helmed | /helmd/ /helmd/ |
| -ing form helming | /ˈhelmɪŋ/ /ˈhelmɪŋ/ |
- helm something to manage an organization
- He was called in to helm a bureau in charge of resources allocation at district level.
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- helm something to direct a film or television programme
- She has already helmed a couple of fantastic short films.
- helm something to control the direction of a boat or ship
- The key to becoming a good skipper is being able to sail and helm a boat.
Word OriginOld English helma.
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