wheel vs helm

wheel and helm both are nouns.

wheel and helm both are verbs.

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

As nouns, helm is a hypernym of wheel; that is, helm is a word with a broader meaning than wheel:

wheel: a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel
helm: steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

wheel (noun)	helm (noun)
a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)	(figurative) a position of leadership
a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel	steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in
a handwheel that is used for steering
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
forces that provide energy and direction

wheel (verb)	helm (verb)
change directions as if revolving on a pivot	be at or take the helm of
move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle
wheel somebody or something
ride a bicycle

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