Synonyms for

Helms

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Definition

The word 'helms' is the plural form of the noun 'helm', which means the tiller or wheel used to steer a ship or boat.

Synonyms & similar words

helm rudder control direction guidance navigation pilotage steersmanship tiller wheel governance management command leadership authority driving handling maneuvering operation

Example sentences

  1. The helms of the ships were turned to avoid the rocky shore.
  2. The helmsman steered the boat through the narrow channel.
  3. The captain trusted his second-in-command to take the helm during his absence.
  4. The helms were polished and gleaming on the deck of the yacht.
  5. The helmsman adjusted the helm to keep the boat on course.

Quotes

  • The helm of a ship is a lonely place in a storm.
  • The helm is the heart of a ship.
  • A good helmsman brings his ship through a storm.

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