GRE Word List
HELM
a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
The meaning of the word helm is a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |