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The correct spelling is helms.
How to pronounce helms
/hɛlmz/
nounIPA: /hɛlmz/
Say it like: Hel-ms
The correct spelling is helms. The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching. For example: "the helm of the Commonwealth"
Usage Examples
“the helm of the Commonwealth”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.
- 2.An individual plant stem.
- 3.Part of a harness; a hame.
- 4.The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.
- 5.(maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat.
verb
- 1.To be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat.
- 2.(by extension) To lead (a project, etc.).
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