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- [helm]
- /hɛlm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [helm]
- /hɛlm/
Definitions of helming word
- noun helming Also, heaume. Also called great helm. a medieval helmet, typically formed as a single cylindrical piece with a flat or raised top, completely enclosing the head. 1
- noun helming Archaic. a helmet. 1
- verb with object helming to furnish or cover with a helmet. 1
- noun helming Present participle of helm. 1
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Origin of helming
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English helme, Old English helma; cognate with Middle High German halme, helm handle, Old Norse hjalm rudder
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Helming
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
helming popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
helming usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for helming
verb helming
- head — Edith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
- move — to pass from one place or position to another.
- prompt — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
- serve — to act as a servant.
- manage — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
Antonyms for helming
verb helming
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- shun — to keep away from (a place, person, object, etc.), from motives of dislike, caution, etc.; take pains to avoid.
- subtract — to withdraw or take away, as a part from a whole.
- dissuade — to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
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