a termination, denotes defense; as in Sighelm, victorious defense.

The instrument by which a ship is steered, consisting of a rudder, a tiller, and in large vessels, a wheel.

Station of government; the place of direction or management; as, to be at the helm in the administration.

To steer; to guide; to direct.

To cover with a helmet.

Defensive armor for the head; a head-piece; a morion. The helmet is worn by horsemen to defend the head against the broad sword.

The part of a coat of arms that bears the crest. HELI.

The upper part of a retort. HELIM.

In botany, the upper lip of a ringent corol.