Definition of steer

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Steer (v. t.) A rudder or helm.

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Stere :: Stere (n.) A rudder. See 5th Steer.
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) Direction; regulation; management; guidance.
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..
Helmsman :: Helmsman (n.) The man at the helm; a steersman.
Steer :: Steer (n.) To direct the course of; to guide; to govern; -- applied especially to a vessel in the water.
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.
Telltale :: Telltale (n.) A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm..
Spurned :: Spurling-line (n.) The line which forms the communication between the steering wheel and the telltale.
Steersman :: Steersmen (pl. ) of Steersma.
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.
Steering :: Steerer (n.) One who steers; as, a boat steerer..
Helm :: Helm (n.) One at the place of direction or control; a steersman; hence, a guide; a director..
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily..
Rope :: Rope (v. t.) To lasso (a steer, horse)..
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The effect of the helm on a ship; the manner in which an individual ship is affected by the helm.
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The hinder part of a vessel; the stern.
Steersmen :: Steerling (n.) A young small steer.
Pilot :: Pilot (n.) One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a steersman.
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