Definition of steer

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

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Cockswain :: Cockswain (n.) The steersman of a boat; a petty officer who has charge of a boat and its crew.
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..
Governor :: Governor (n.) A pilot; a steersman.
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..
Telltale :: Telltale (n.) A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm..
Steer :: Steer (v. t.) A rudder or helm.
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..
Steersmate :: Steersman (n.) One who steers; the helmsman of a vessel.
Steerling :: Steerless (a.) Having no rudder.
Wheelhouse :: Wheelhouse (n.) A small house on or above a vessel's deck, containing the steering wheel..
Sternson :: Sternsman (n.) A steersman.
Yaw :: Yaw (v. i. & t.) To steer wild, or out of the line of her course; to deviate from her course, as when struck by a heavy sea; -- said of a ship..
Rope :: Rope (v. t.) To lasso (a steer, horse)..
Put :: Put (v. i.) To steer; to direct one's course; to go.
Yaw :: Yaw (n.) A movement of a vessel by which she temporarily alters her course; a deviation from a straight course in steering.
Stere :: Stere (n.) A rudder. See 5th Steer.
Spurned :: Spurling-line (n.) The line which forms the communication between the steering wheel and the telltale.
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily..
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To direct a vessel in its course; to direct one's course.
Steeved :: Steersmate (n.) One who steers; steersman.
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