plural of close helm

(nautical, intransitive, said of a ship) To respond to a movement of the helm by changing direction; only happens if the ship has steerageway.

plural of helm port

plural of helm-port

Alternative form of helm port

(historical, nautical) A hole through the counter of a ship, through which the rudderstock passes.

(nautical) To assume responsibility for steering a ship / (by extension) To take over responsibility (of something) from someone else

(nautical) A keeping of the helm somewhat aweather when a vessel shows a tendency to come into the wind while sailing.

A great helm.

(historical) A helmet in the form of a flat-topped or curved barrel of metal with small openings for sight and ventilation, worn chiefly from the 12th to 14th century.