helms

Meanings

• noun

  A large wheel at the stern of a ship, used for steering.

  - "The helmsman turned the helm to port."
  - "The helm of the ship was damaged in the storm."

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Pronunciation

1. /hɛlmz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

straw , thatch , helmsman , tiller , wheel

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with helms
helm's , helm's , helmsman's , helmstan , helmstich

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Variants

List of all variants of helms that leads to same result
helm , helmed , helming , helms

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Etymology

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Old English hylm, from helmian 'to hide, conceal', from helm 'protection, shelter'. The helm of a ship is the part that is hidden from the wind, and therefore, it is used for steering.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'helm' is also used in heraldry to refer to the topmost part of a coat of arms.

2. The term 'helmsman' comes from the Old Norse word 'helmr', meaning 'protector' or 'defender'.

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Related Concepts

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1. rudder: A flat piece of wood, metal, or other material, attached to the stern of a ship, used for steering.

2. steering wheel: A wheel, used for steering a vehicle or boat.

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Culture

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In literature, helms have been used metaphorically to represent control, power, and authority. In art, helms have been depicted in various forms, including steering wheels and rudders. In music, there is a song titled 'Helms Deep' from 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy.

How to Memorize "helms"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large wheel at the back of a ship. Visualize the helmsman turning the wheel to change the direction of the ship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'helms' with the concept of steering or controlling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'helms' starts with the same letter as 'handle' and 'helm' is a type of 'handle' used for steering.

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