Read full poem →Stood by the castle walls to watch him pass;
But since he neither wore on helm or shield
The golden symbol of his kinglihood,
Dictionary Entry
The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.
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Common Phrases
. helmhard helmhelm croomhelm groom
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Poetry examples for “helm”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →_A scarf of orange round the stony helm,
Read full poem →'Will a kind Providence our vessel whelm,
With such a pious Pilot at the helm?'
'Or let the throats be cut of pretty sheep
Read full poem →The brood or the race, or the cherished state.
They sing at the helm
When the waters roar and the waves are great,
Read full poem →" Go on ! " 'twas all he said —
Our helm was put to starboard,
And the Hartford passed ahead.
Read full poem →The graveled ground, with sleeves tied on the helm,
On foaming horse, with swords and friendly hearts,
Read full poem →(He had us fair for a prey,)
Shifting his helm midway,
Read full poem →A Knight full well equipped;
His steed was black, his helm was barred;
He was riding at full speed.
Read full poem →On helm and harness rings the Saxon hammer,
Through Cimbric forest roars the Norseman's song,