towboat vs helm

towboat and helm both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
towboat	Yes	No	No	No
helm	Yes	No	Yes	No

towboat (noun)	helm (noun)
a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships	(figurative) a position of leadership
	steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

towboat (verb)	helm (verb)
	be at or take the helm of