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helmed


Meanings
  • Verb

    To command or have control over a ship or vessel.

    - "He helmed the ship through the stormy waters."
    - "The captain helmed the vessel towards the harbor."
  • Verb

    To steer or guide something, especially in a difficult situation.

    - "She helmed the project through its challenges."
    - "He helmed the team to victory."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with helmed
helm , helmspur , helmstone
Variants
List of all variants of helmed that leads to same result
helm , helmed , helming , helms
Etymology
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Old English helman, from helan to conceal, hide, protect, from helan, helm, helmet.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'helmsman' is derived from 'helmed'.

  2. The term 'helmsman' was formerly used interchangeably with 'captain'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Captain: A person who commands a ship or vessel.

  2. Navigator: A person who determines the direction and course of a ship or vessel.


Culture
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In literature, 'helmed' is often used metaphorically to describe someone in control or leading a group or situation. It can also refer to the protective covering on the head of a medieval knight.

How to Memorize "helmed"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize steering a ship or guiding a team.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a captain or helmsman.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic: 'Helm' is short for 'Helmsman'.


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