helm
Betekenis (English)
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- 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.
- The use of a helm (sense 1); also, the amount of space through which a helm is turned.
- The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
- Something used to control or steer; also (obsolete), a handle of a tool or weapon; a haft, a helve.
- A position of control or leadership.
- One in the position of controlling or directing; a controller, a director, a guide.
Synonyms
Frekwensie
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/hɛlm/
Etimologie (English)
In summary
The noun is derived from Middle English helm, helme (“tiller of a ship”), from Old English helma (“helm, tiller”), from Proto-Germanic *helmô (“handle; helm, tiller”), either from Proto-Indo-European *ḱel- (“to cover”) or from the same source as haulm and helm (“bentgrass, straw”) (see below), Proto-Indo-European *ḱélh₂-m(on)- (“reed, hollow stalk”), one form of which then developed a specialized meaning “handle” in Germanic. The verb is derived from the noun. cognates * German Holm (“beam”) * Old Norse hjálm
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