helm

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P. and V. πηδάλιον, or pl., V. οἴαξ, ὁ (also Plat. but rare P.), or pl., πλῆκτρα, τά (Soph., Frag.). Helm of state, met.: V. οἴαξ, ὁ (Aesch., Theb. 3). Hind part of a ship: P. and V. πρύμνα, ἡ, Ar. and V. also πρύμνη, ἡ. Helmet: see helmet. v. trans. P. and V. κυβερνᾶν, V. οἰακοστροφεῖν; see guide.