Helm referred to the steering mechanism of a ship, whether it be a wheel or some other steering design.
A helm is the official name, but it is often referred to as the "the wheel." As ships modernize, however, we will start see less and less of the helm and begin to see a lever style control more often.
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NHL player Darren Helm was born on 01-21-87 and as of the end of the 2013-2014 season is 27 years old.
Levon Helm's birth name is Mark Lavon Helm.
George Helm was born in 1950.
George Helm died in 1977.
Loran Helm was born in 1916.
In the old days, grandmas were commonly referred to as "grandmothers" or "grannies." Other informal names used included "nana," "granny," or "grammy," depending on the cultural and regional preferences.
In the days of old it was referred to as 'domestic science'. When I was at school it came under the subject called 'home economics'.
Levon Helm was a drummer and vocalist for The Band. The Band was famous for songs such as "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," and "Up on Cripple Creek."
The "helm" is the place where one controls a ship's direction. "Take the helm" means to take control of where the ship goes. To "steady your helm" means to ensure a straight and steady course and not be turning the ship.
Christa Helm is 5' 9".