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Helms

/hɛlmz/

The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.

📖 Definitions of "Helms"

noun
  1. 1

    The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.

  2. 2

    An individual plant stem.

  3. 3

    Part of a harness; a hame.

noun
  1. 1

    The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.

  2. 2

    (maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat.

  3. 3

    A position of leadership or control.

    "the helm of the Commonwealth"

  4. 4

    One at the place of direction or control; a guide; a director.

verb
  1. 1

    To be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat.

  2. 2

    (by extension) To lead (a project, etc.).

noun
  1. 1

    A helmet.

  2. 2

    A helmet.

  3. 3

    A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.

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