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Helm

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Helm"

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Word	Definition
keelnoun	(nautical) A large beam along the underside of a ship’s hull from bow to stern.
pilothousenoun	(nautical) A wheelhouse.
aport	(nautical, archaic) on the left side of the boat
amidships	(nautical) In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.
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).
alee	On the lee side of a ship, to the leeward side (vs aweather)
connnoun	The duty of directing a ship, usually used with the verb to have or to take and accompanied by the article "the."
steeringnoun	Equipment used to control direction; something used to steer.
helmsmannoun	A member of a ship's crew who is responsible for steering.
pilotagenoun	The use of landmarks to guide a vessel or aircraft to its destination.
wheelnoun	A circular device capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation or performing labour in machines.
drivingnoun	The action of the verb to drive in any sense.
handrailnoun	A rail which can be held, such as on the side of a staircase, ramp or other walkway, and serving as a support or guard.
polenoun	Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
thresholdnoun	The lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.
crowbarnoun	An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.
barnoun	A solid, more or less rigid object of metal or wood with a uniform cross-section smaller than its length.
chairnoun	An item of furniture used to sit on or in, comprising a seat, legs or wheels, back, and sometimes arm rests, for use by one person.
torchnoun	A stick of wood or plant fibres twisted together, with one end soaked in a flammable substance such as resin or tallow and set on fire, which is held in the hand, put into a wall bracket, or stuck into the ground, and used chiefly as a light source.
rodnoun	A straight, round stick, shaft, bar, cane, or staff.