helms
Because it is a word with a single syllable, helms is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofhelms
- The stems of various cultivated plants, left after harvesting the crop to be used as animal litter or for thatching.
- An individual plant stem.
- Part of a harness; a hame.
- The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.
- (maritime) The member of the crew in charge of steering the boat.
Synonyms: helmsman
- A position of leadership or control.
Example: "the helm of the Commonwealth"
- One at the place of direction or control; a guide; a director.
- A helve.
- To be a helmsman or a member of the helm; to be in charge of steering the boat.
- (by extension) To lead (a project, etc.).
- A helmet.
- A helmet.
- A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.
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