Definition of helm

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Helm (n.) A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.

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Plathelminthes :: Plathelminthes (n. pl.) Same as Platyelminthes.
Telltale :: Telltale (n.) A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm..
Plathelminth :: Plathelminth (n.) One of the Platyelminthes.
Umbriere :: Umbriere (n.) In ancient armor, a visor, or projection like the peak of a cap, to which a face guard was sometimes attached. This was sometimes fixed, and sometimes moved freely upon the helmet and could be raised like the beaver. Called also umber, and umbril..
Pintado :: Pintado (n.) Any bird of the genus Numida. Several species are found in Africa. The common pintado, or Guinea fowl, the helmeted, and the crested pintados, are the best known. See Guinea fowl, under Guinea..
Pinkroot :: Pinkroot (n.) An annual South American and West Indian plant (Spigelia Anthelmia).
Helm :: Helm (n.) A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.
Helm :: Helm (n.) A helve.
Tiller :: Tiller (n.) A lever of wood or metal fitted to the rudder head and used for turning side to side in steering. In small boats hand power is used; in large vessels, the tiller is moved by means of mechanical appliances. See Illust. of Rudder. Cf. 2d Helm, 1..
Station :: Station (n.) A place calculated for the rendezvous of troops, or for the distribution of them; also, a spot well adapted for offensive measures. Wilhelm (Mil. Dict.)..
Nasal :: Nasal (n.) Part of a helmet projecting to protect the nose; a nose guard.
Plunge :: Plunge (n.) Hence, a desperate hazard or act; a state of being submerged or overwhelmed with difficulties..
Bascinet :: Bascinet (n.) A light helmet, at first open, but later made with a visor..
Flatworm :: Flatworm (n.) Any worm belonging to the Plathelminthes; also, sometimes applied to the planarians..
Ophthalmometer :: Ophthalmometer (n.) An instrument devised by Helmholtz for measuring the size of a reflected image on the convex surface of the cornea and lens of the eye, by which their curvature can be ascertained..
Aport :: Aport (adv.) On or towards the port or left side; -- said of the helm.
Whelm :: Whelm (v. t.) To cover with water or other fluid; to cover by immersion in something that envelops on all sides; to overwhelm; to ingulf.
Helmet :: Helmet (n.) That which resembles a helmet in form, position, etc..
Helminthologic :: Helminthologic (a.) Alt. of Helminthologica.
Sterelmintha :: Stere (n.) Helmsman. See 6th Steer.
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