Helm vs. Helmet

Helm vs. Helmet — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Helm and Helmet

Helmnoun

(Nautical) The steering gear of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.

Helmetnoun

A protective head covering made of hard material, such as leather, metal, or plastic

A firefighter's uniform includes a helmet.

Helmnoun

A position of leadership or control

at the helm of the government.

Helmetnoun

The headgear with a glass mask worn by deep-sea divers.

Helmnoun

A helmet.

Helmetnoun

A pith helmet; a topi.

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Helmverb

To take the helm of; steer or direct.

Helmetnoun

A head covering, such as a balaclava, that is shaped like a helmet.

Helmverb

To cover or furnish with a helmet.

Helmetnoun

A piece of armor, usually made of metal, designed to protect the head.

Helmnoun

(nautical) The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.

Helmetnoun

(Botany) The hood-shaped sepal or corolla of some flowers.

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Helmnoun

(maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat.

Helmetverb

To provide with or put on a helmet.

Helmnoun

(figurative) A position of leadership or control.

the helm of the Commonwealth

Helmetnoun

A protective head covering, usually part of armour.

Helmnoun

One at the place of direction or control; a guide; a director.

Helmetnoun

That which resembles a helmet in form, position, etc.

Helmnoun

A helve.

Helmetnoun

The upper part of a chemist's retort.

Helmnoun

A helmet.

Helmetnoun

The hood-shaped upper sepal or petal of some flowers, as of the monkshood or the snapdragon.

Helmnoun

(heraldry) A helmet.

Helmetnoun

A naked shield or protuberance on the top or fore part of the head of a bird.

Helmnoun

A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.

Helmetnoun

(heraldry) The feature above a shield on a coat of arms.

Helmverb

To be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat.

Helmetnoun

The glans penis.

Helmverb

(by extension) To lead (a project, etc.).

Helmetverb

(transitive) To cover with, or as if with, a helmet.

Helmnoun

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

Helmetnoun

armor plate that protects the head

Helmnoun

a position of leadership;

the President is at the helm of the Ship of State

Helmetnoun

a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows