In the main, they're used as steering wheels (5)
I believe the answer is:
helms
'wheels' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
I can't explain the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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