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

plural of weather helm

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

plural of barrel helm

A great helm.

plural of 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.

plural of close helm