A helpful partner, particularly a spouse.

The state of being helpless. / A feeling of inadequacy or impotence.

Without protection or assistance. / Without the ability to help oneself. / Without the ability to react actively.

(computing) A computer file explaining how to use the associated software.

plural of helpfile

plural of helper

A person who supplies help or companionship. / A wife or spouse. / (chess) A recreational problem in chess in which both sides cooperate to achieve a specific goal.

(Britain) plural of helpmate

plural of helpline

(telecommunications) A telephone service (or (by extension) one using email, SMS, or the Web) which offers help to those who call, as either a public emergency service or customer service.