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steering mechanism vs helm

helm vs steering mechanism

steering mechanism and helm both are nouns.

steering mechanism is not a verb while helm is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
steering mechanism Yes No No No
helm Yes No Yes No
As nouns, helm is a hyponym of steering mechanism; that is, helm is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than steering mechanism:
  • steering mechanism: a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle)
  • helm: steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
Other hyponyms of steering mechanism include power-assisted steering, power steering, rudder.
steering mechanism (noun) helm (noun)
a mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle) (figurative) a position of leadership
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
steering mechanism (verb) helm (verb)
be at or take the helm of
Difference between steering mechanism and helm

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