- helm - steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
--1 is a kind of steering system, steering mechanism
--1 is a part of
--1 has particulars: wheelmotorboat, powerboat; sailing vessel, sailing ship; ship; tugboat, tug, towboat, tower - helm - a position of leadership; "the President is at the helm of the Ship of State"
--2 is a kind of leadership, leading
- helm - a position of leadership; "the President is at the helm of the Ship of State"