dishelm

1 of 2

transitive verb (1)

dis·​helm

dəs,

(ˈ)dis+

: to deprive (as a person) of a helmet

dishelm

2 of 2

transitive verb (2)

"

: to deprive (a ship or boat) of the rudder

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb (1)

dis- entry 1 + helm (helmet)

Transitive verb (2)

dis- entry 1 + helm (steering apparatus)

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