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helmnoun(nautical) The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to control the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
tillernoun(nautical) The handle of the rudder which the helmsman holds to steer the boat, a piece of wood or metal extending forward from the rudder over or through the transom. Generally attached at the top of the rudder.
helmsmannounA member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
helm-portnounAlternative form of helm port. [(historical, nautical) A hole through the counter of a ship, through which the rudderstock passes.]
weather helmnoun(nautical) A keeping of the helm somewhat aweather when a vessel shows a tendency to come into the wind while sailing.
telltaleRevealing something, especially something not intended to be known.
wheelnounA circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
helmswomannounA woman who steers a ship.
ruddernoun(nautical) An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).
steeragenoun(countable) The section of a passenger ship that provided inexpensive accommodation with no individual cabins.
hulkenounObsolete spelling of hulk. [(nautical) (archaic) A large ship used for transportation; (more generally) a large ship that is difficult to manoeuvre.]
tiller extensionnoun(nautical) An attachment to the tiller that enables the helmsman to steer from further forward on the boat.
helm portnoun(historical, nautical) A hole through the counter of a ship, through which the rudderstock passes.
whelpnounA young offspring of a various carnivores (canid, ursid, felid, pinniped), especially of a dog or a wolf, the young of a bear or similar mammal (lion, tiger, seal); a pup, wolf cub.
steerverb(intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
sailenounObsolete spelling of sail. [(nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.]
wheelsmannoun(nautical) helmsman
helmsmanshipnounThe role of helmsman.
shealnounA shieling
telemotornoun(nautical) A hydraulic device by which the movement of the wheel on the bridge operates the steering gear at the stern.

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