helm

nouns

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
helm
is a part of
a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine
motorboat, powerboat
is a part of
a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts
sailing ship, sailing vessel
is a part of
a vessel that carries passengers or freight
ship
is a part of
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
towboat, tower, tug, tugboat
is a type of (narrower)
a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)
steering mechanism, steering system
a position of leadership
"the President is at the helm of the Ship of State"
helm
is a type of (narrower)
the activity of leading
"his leadership inspired the team"
leadership, leading

verbs

be at or take the helm of
"helm the ship"
helm
is a type of (narrower)
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer