helm

IPA(Pronunciation)

/hɛlm/

Verb

transitive

(transitive) To lay out (stalks of corn, or straw) straight to be used for thatching roofs; to yelm.

Japanese Meaning

屋根の葺き材として用いるために、トウモロコシの穂や藁をまっすぐに並べること

Every autumn, the villagers helm the straw across the roof to ensure it sheds water efficiently.

毎年秋、村人たちは屋根葺きのためにわらをまっすぐ並べ、屋根が水を効率よくはじくようにする。

Sense（1）

(transitive) To lay out (stalks of corn, or straw) straight to be used for thatching roofs; to yelm.

helms

（ present singular third-person ）

helming

（ participle present ）

helmed

（ participle past ）

helmed

（ past ）