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Steerageway :: Steerage (n.) That by which a course is directed.

Steeved :: Steersmate (n.) One who steers; steersman.

Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) The calculation of a ship's position, either from astronomical observations, or from the record of the courses steered and distances sailed as shown by compass and log, -- in the latter case called dead reckoning (see under Dead); -- also used for dead reckoning in contradistinction to observation..

Dirigible :: Dirigible (a.) Capable of being directed; steerable; as, a dirigible balloon..

Governor :: Governor (n.) A pilot; a steersman.

Con :: Con (v. t.) To conduct, or superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer..

Steerer :: Steerageway (n.) A rate of motion through the water sufficient to render a vessel governable by the helm.

Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The act or practice of steering, or directing; as, the steerage of a ship..

Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily..

Gybe :: Gybe (v. t. & i.) To shift from one side of a vessel to the other; -- said of the boom of a fore-and-aft sail when the vessel is steered off the wind until the sail fills on the opposite side.

Steersmen :: Steerling (n.) A young small steer.

Steerage :: Steerage (n.) Properly, the space in the after part of a vessel, under the cabin, but used generally to indicate any part of a vessel having the poorest accommodations and occupied by passengers paying the lowest rate of fare..

Northern :: Northern (a.) In a direction toward the north; as, to steer a northern course; coming from the north; as, a northern wind..

Steerless :: Steering () a. & n. from Steer, v..

Rudder :: Rudder (n.) The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment..

Navigate :: Navigate (v. t.) To steer, direct, or manage in sailing; to conduct (ships) upon the water by the art or skill of seamen; as, to navigate a ship..

Steer :: Steer (n.) To direct the course of; to guide; to govern; -- applied especially to a vessel in the water.

Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The effect of the helm on a ship; the manner in which an individual ship is affected by the helm.

Steering :: Steerer (n.) One who steers; as, a boat steerer..

Steerable :: Steer (n.) A helmsman, a pilot..

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