Command the helm (5)

I believe the answer is:

steer

(Other definitions for steer that I've seen before include "Drive; control" , "Direct, fix course" , "Guide (eg, a ship)" , "Young bull" , "Direct; young ox" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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