steer
/stɪə(ɹ)/
noun
- 1
A suggestion about a course of action.
- 2
A helmsman; a pilot.
verb
- 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
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
To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.
“The boat steers easily.”
- 4
To direct a group of animals.
- 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
To direct a conversation.
- 7
To conduct oneself; to take or pursue a course of action.
noun
- 1
The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To castrate (a male calf).
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