Definition of steer

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Steering (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stee.

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Sweep :: Sweep (n.) A large oar used in small vessels, partly to propel them and partly to steer them..
Whipstaff :: Whipstaff (n.) A bar attached to the tiller, for convenience in steering..
Steerageway :: Steerage (n.) That by which a course is directed.
Rope :: Rope (v. t.) To lasso (a steer, horse)..
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily..
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The hinder part of a vessel; the stern.
Steersman :: Steersmen (pl. ) of Steersma.
Sterelmintha :: Stere (n.) Helmsman. See 6th Steer.
Wild :: Wild (superl.) Hard to steer; -- said of a vessel.
Steward :: Steward (n.) A person employed in a hotel, or a club, or on board a ship, to provide for the table, superintend the culinary affairs, etc. In naval vessels, the captain's steward, wardroom steward, steerage steward, warrant officers steward, etc., are petty officers who provide for the messes under their charge..
Tiller :: Tiller (n.) A lever of wood or metal fitted to the rudder head and used for turning side to side in steering. In small boats hand power is used; in large vessels, the tiller is moved by means of mechanical appliances. See Illust. of Rudder. Cf. 2d Helm, 1..
Steered :: Steer (v. t.) To castrate; -- said of male calves.
Steersmate :: Steersman (n.) One who steers; the helmsman of a vessel.
Steering :: Steered (imp. & p. p.) of Stee.
Yaw :: Yaw (n.) A movement of a vessel by which she temporarily alters her course; a deviation from a straight course in steering.
Steerable :: Steer (n.) A helmsman, a pilot..
Helm :: Helm (n.) One at the place of direction or control; a steersman; hence, a guide; a director..
Steerage :: Steerable (a.) Capable of being steered; dirigible.
Northern :: Northern (a.) In a direction toward the north; as, to steer a northern course; coming from the north; as, a northern wind..
Steerling :: Steerless (a.) Having no rudder.
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