Definition of steer

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of steer is as below...

Steer (v. i.) To conduct one's self; to take or pursue a course of action.

Lern More About Steer

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..
Steersman :: Steersmen (pl. ) of Steersma.
Pilot :: Pilot (n.) One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a steersman.
Northern :: Northern (a.) In a direction toward the north; as, to steer a northern course; coming from the north; as, a northern wind..
Steerer :: Steerageway (n.) A rate of motion through the water sufficient to render a vessel governable by the helm.
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..
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.
Steering :: Steered (imp. & p. p.) of Stee.
Steer :: Steer (v. t.) A rudder or helm.
Steerage :: Steerable (a.) Capable of being steered; dirigible.
Steersmate :: Steersman (n.) One who steers; the helmsman of a vessel.
Steerling :: Steerless (a.) Having no rudder.
Rope :: Rope (v. t.) To lasso (a steer, horse)..
Stere :: Stere (n.) A rudder. See 5th Steer.
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily..
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..
Telltale :: Telltale (n.) A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm..
Dirigible :: Dirigible (a.) Capable of being directed; steerable; as, a dirigible balloon..
Helm :: Helm (n.) The apparatus by which a ship is steered, comprising rudder, tiller, wheel, etc.; -- commonly used of the tiller or wheel alone..
Steerless :: Steering () a. & n. from Steer, v..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us