Helm
Encyclopedia
Helm may refer to:
- a ship's steering mechanism; see tillerTillerA tiller or till is a lever attached to a rudder post or rudder stock of a boat that provides leverage for the helmsman to turn the rudder...
and steering wheel. Derived meanings:- The verb meaning to steerSteeringSteering is the term applied to the collection of components, linkages, etc. which will allow a vessel or vehicle to follow the desired course...
, as in "to helm a yacht". - A gender-neutral term for helmsmanHelmsmanA helmsman is a person who steers a ship, sailboat, submarine, or other type of maritime vessel. On small vessels, particularly privately-owned noncommercial vessels, the functions of skipper and helmsman may be combined in one person. On larger vessels, there is a separate officer of the watch,...
- metaphorically, a position of leadershipLeadershipLeadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task". Other in-depth definitions of leadership have also emerged.-Theories:...
or control - the Unicode "helm symbol" (U+2388), see Miscellaneous Technical (Unicode)Miscellaneous Technical (Unicode)Miscellaneous Technical is the name of a a Unicode block ranging from U+2300 to U+23FF, which contains various common symbols which are related to and used in the various technical, programming language and academic professions....
- The verb meaning to steer
- The great helmGreat helmThe great helm or heaume, also called pot helm, bucket helm and barrel helm, of the High Middle Ages arose in the late twelfth century in the context of the crusades and remained in use until the fourteenth century...
, a type of helmet that completely covers the head and is supported by the shoulders. Derived meanings:- helmet or helm in heraldryHelmet (heraldry)In heraldic achievements, the helmet or helm is situated above the shield and bears the torse and crest. The style of helmet displayed varies according to rank and social status, and these styles developed over time, in step with the development of actual military helmets...
- Hełm coat of arms, a Polish coat of arms. (Unrelated to the Polish city, see below)
- helmet or helm in heraldry
People
- Helm Wulfingum (9th century or before), Geatish king
- Leonard HelmLeonard HelmLeonard Helm was an early pioneer of Kentucky, and a Virginia officer during the American Revolutionary War. Born around 1720 probably in Fauquier County, Virginia, he died in poverty while fighting Native American allies of British troops during one of the last engagements of the Revolutionary...
(c.1720–1782), American soldier - John L. HelmJohn L. HelmJohn LaRue Helm was the 18th and 24th governor of the U.S. state of Kentucky, although his service in that office totaled less than fourteen months. He also represented Hardin County in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly and was chosen to be the Speaker of the Kentucky House of...
(1802–1867), governor of Kentucky - Theodor HelmTheodor HelmTheodor Otto Helm was an Austrian music critic and writer.Theodor Otto Helm was a leading figure in Viennese musical life and a prominent music critic in Vienna for fifty years...
(1843–1920), musicologist - James Meredith HelmJames Meredith HelmRear Admiral James Meredith Helm was an officer in the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War.-Biography:...
(1855–1927), American naval officer - Brigitte HelmBrigitte HelmBrigitte Helm was a German actress, best remembered for her dual role as Maria and her double, the Maschinenmensch, in Fritz Lang's 1927 silent film Metropolis.-Career:...
(1908–1996), German actress - Christopher HelmChristopher HelmChristopher Alexander Roger Helm was a Scottish book publisher, notably of ornithology related titles, including the Helm Identification Guides....
(1937–2007), Scottish book publisher, notably of ornithology related titles, including the Helm Identification Guides - Anne HelmAnne HelmAnne Helm is a retired actress, born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and currently resides in Pasadena, CA.Living in New York City, she began pursuing a career as an actress which eventually led to Hollywood. Beginning in the 1950s, she made guest appearances on different television series and made...
(born 1938), Canadian actress - Levon HelmLevon HelmMark Lavon "Levon" Helm , is an American rock multi-instrumentalist and actor who achieved fame as the drummer and frequent lead and backing vocalist for The Band....
(born 1940), American rock drummer - Peter HelmPeter HelmPeter J. Helm is an actor originally from Toronto, Canada, who appeared on American television from 1960-1971.-Early years:...
(born 1941), Canadian-American actor - George HelmGeorge HelmGeorge Jarrett Helm, Jr. was a Native Hawaiian activist and musician from Kalamaula, Molokai, Hawaii. He graduated from St. Louis High School on Oahu, about which he said, "I came to Oahu to get educated. Instead I lost my innocence." While at St...
(1950–1977), Native Hawaiian activist and musician - Rüdiger HelmRüdiger HelmRüdiger Helm was an East German sprint canoer who competed from the mid 1970s to the mid 1980s...
(born 1956), East German sprint canoer - Darren HelmDarren HelmDarren Helm is a Canadian professional ice hockey player currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.- Junior career :...
(born 1987), Canadian ice hockey player - Michael HelmMichael HelmMichael Helm is a Canadian novelist. He was born in Eston, Saskatchewan, and received degrees in literature from the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Toronto...
, Canadian novelist - Andrew HelmAndrew HelmAndrew Helm is a latter 20th century and early 21st century American actor and writer. He is most notable for his work as "Evil Kevin" on "The Hunted" webisodes created by actor, Robert "Bob" Chapin...
, American writer and actor
Other proper names
- Helm WindHelm WindThe Helm Wind is a named wind in Cumbria, England, a strong north-easterly wind which blows down the south-west slope of the Cross Fell escarpment. It is the only named wind in the British Isles, although many other mountain regions in Britain exhibit the same phenomenon when the weather conditions...
, a wind which blows in Cumbria, England - Quarter FlorinQuarter FlorinThe Quarter Florin or Helm was an attempt by English King Edward III to produce a gold coinage suitable for use in Europe as well as in England . The quarter florin, based on contemporary European gold coins had a value of one shilling and sixpence...
, a medieval English coin - Helm, CaliforniaHelm, CaliforniaHelm is an unincorporated community in Fresno County, California. It is located south of Kerman, at an elevation of 187 feet .The first post office opened in Helm in 1913. The name is from William Helm, sheep rancher who arrived in 1859....
- Helm CanalHelm CanalThe Helm Canal is an aqueduct in Clovis, California, involved in a series of water transfers to eliminate selenium bearing brackish waters to the San Joaquin River to bypass agricultural deliveries....
, a waterway in Fresno County, California - USS Helm (DD-388)USS Helm (DD-388)USS Helm was a Bagley-class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II. She was named for Rear Admiral James Meredith Helm. Helm received 11 battle stars for her World War II service in the Pacific.-Pre-war:...
, a United States Navy destroyer - Historic spelling of the city Chełm (popularized by the Tales of the people of Helm; see link below).
Fiction and popular culture
- Tales of the people of Helm
- In The Lord of the Rings:
- Helm HammerhandHelm HammerhandHelm Hammerhand is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. His story appears in the appendices of The Return of the King, and he is referred to briefly in the main story of The Lord of the Rings.- Literature :...
, 9th King of Rohan - Helm's DeepHelm's DeepIn J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth writings, Helm's Deep was a large valley in the north-western Ered Nimrais .The valley was described as being blocked over its entire width by the natural series of hills called Helm's Dike and behind that lay the fortress of Aglarond or the Hornburg, at the...
, a valley in Rohan
- Helm Hammerhand
- Matt HelmMatt HelmMatt Helm is a fictional character created by author Donald Hamilton. He is a U.S. government counter-agent—a man whose primary job is to kill or nullify enemy agents—not a spy or secret agent in the ordinary sense of the term as used in spy thrillers.-The character and the series:The...
, a character created by Donald Hamilton - Helm (Forgotten Realms), a god in the Forgotten Realms
- Hideout Helm, the final level in Donkey Kong 64
- Helm, a character from the 2000AD comic strip Rogue TrooperRogue TrooperRogue Trooper is a science fiction strip in the British comic 2000 AD, created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons. It follows the adventures of Rogue, a G.I. and his three comrades' search for the Traitor General...
- Helm (album), released by Lebanese singer Carole SamahaCarole SamahaCarole Samaha is a Lebanese musician and actress. She has released five studio albums. Samaha has a masters degree in acting and directing, which she earned in 1999. In 2004 she won the Arab Music Award for best female newcomer...
- Crimson Helm, a boss in the game OkamiOkamiis an action-adventure video game developed by Clover Studio and published by Capcom. It was released for Sony's PlayStation 2 video game console in 2006 in Japan and North America, and 2007 in Europe and Australia...
- "Helm," a novel by Steven GouldSteven GouldSteven Charles Gould is an American science fiction author and teacher. He has written eight novels and is best known for his 1992 novel Jumper, which was made into a film and released in 2008. He is married to science fiction writer Laura J...