steer

/stɪə(ɹ)/

noun

  1. 1

    A suggestion about a course of action.

  2. 2

    A helmsman; a pilot.

verb

  1. 1

    To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

    “I steered homeward.”
  2. 2

    To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

    “I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard.”
  3. 3

    To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.

    “The boat steers easily.”
  4. 4

    To direct a group of animals.

  5. 5

    To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.

    “Hume believes that principles of association steer the imagination of artists.”
  6. 6

    To direct a conversation.

  7. 7

    To conduct oneself; to take or pursue a course of action.

noun

  1. 1

    The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To castrate (a male calf).

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