Helm vs. Helmet

Helmnoun

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

Helmnoun

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

Helmnoun

(figurative) A position of leadership or control.

Helmnoun

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

Helmnoun

A helve.

Helmnoun

A helmet.

Helmnoun

(heraldry) A helmet.

Helmnoun

A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.

Helmverb

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

Helmverb

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

Helmnoun

See Haulm, straw.

Helmnoun

The apparatus by which a ship is steered, comprising rudder, tiller, wheel, etc.; - commonly used of the tiller or wheel alone.

Helmnoun

The place or office of direction or administration.

Helmnoun

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

Helmnoun

A helve.

Helmnoun

A helmet.

Helmnoun

A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.

Helmverb

To steer; to guide; to direct.

Helmverb

To cover or furnish with a helm or helmet.

Helmnoun

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

Helmnoun

a position of leadership;

Helmetnoun

A protective head covering, usually part of armour.

Helmetnoun

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

Helmetnoun

The upper part of a chemist's retort.

Helmetnoun

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

Helmetnoun

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

Helmetnoun

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

Helmetnoun

The glans penis.

Helmetverb

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

Helmetnoun

A defensive covering for the head. See Casque, Headpiece, Morion, Sallet, and Illust. of Beaver.

Helmetnoun

The representation of a helmet over shields or coats of arms, denoting gradations of rank by modifications of form.

Helmetnoun

A helmet-shaped hat, made of cork, felt, metal, or other suitable material, worn as part of the uniform of soldiers, firemen, etc., also worn in hot countries as a protection from the heat of the sun.

Helmetnoun

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

Helmetnoun

armor plate that protects the head

Helmetnoun

a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows

Helmet

A helmet is a form of protective gear worn to protect the head. More specifically, a helmet complements the skull in protecting the human brain.