Definition of steer

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

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Steerable :: Steer (n.) A helmsman, a pilot..
Sternson :: Sternsman (n.) 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..
Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A crosspiece upon the head of a boat's rudder. To its ends lines are attached which lead forward so that the boat can be steered from amidships.
Spoke :: Spoke (n.) A projecting handle of a steering wheel.
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 (v. t.) A rudder or helm.
Steerer :: Steerageway (n.) A rate of motion through the water sufficient to render a vessel governable by the helm.
Steer :: Steer (n.) To direct the course of; to guide; to govern; -- applied especially to a vessel in the water.
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To conduct one's self; to take or pursue a course of action.
Helm :: Helm (v. t.) To steer; to guide; to direct.
Helm :: Helm (n.) One at the place of direction or control; a steersman; hence, a guide; a director..
Cockswain :: Cockswain (n.) The steersman of a boat; a petty officer who has charge of a boat and its crew.
Stere :: Stere (n.) A rudder. See 5th Steer.
Rung :: Rung (n.) One of the radial handles projecting from the rim of a steering wheel; also, one of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel..
Steer :: Steer (a.) A young male of the ox kind; especially, a common ox; a castrated taurine male from two to four years old. See the Note under Ox..
Paddle :: Paddle (v. i.) An implement with a broad blade, which is used without a fixed fulcrum in propelling and steering canoes and boats..
Helmsman :: Helmsman (n.) The man at the helm; a steersman.
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The act or practice of steering, or directing; as, the steerage of a ship..
Steering :: Steerer (n.) One who steers; as, a boat steerer..
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