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Steer

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leadverb(uncountable) A heavy, pliable, inelastic metal element, having a bright, bluish color, but easily tarnished; both malleable and ductile, though with little tenacity. It is easily fusible, forms alloys with other metals, and is an ingredient of solder and type metal. Atomic number 82, symbol Pb (from Latin plumbum).
directverbProceeding without deviation or interruption.
headnoun(countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
pointnounA small dot or mark.
maneuvernounA movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
hintnounA clue.
tipnounThe extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.
windnoun(countable, uncountable) Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
bullocknounA castrated bull; an ox.
confidential informationnounan indication of potential opportunity
manouevrenoun
guidenounSomeone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.

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windverb(countable, uncountable) Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.
maneuververbA movement of the body, or with an implement, instrument etc., especially one performed with skill or dexterity.
tipverb(transitive) To provide with a tip; to cover the tip of.
headverb(countable) The part of the body of an animal or human which contains the brain, mouth, and main sense organs.
guideverbSomeone who guides, especially someone hired to show people around a place or an institution and offer information and explanation, or to lead them through dangerous terrain.
leadverb(transitive) To cover, fill, or affect with lead.
bullockverbTo bully.
pointverbA small dot or mark.
hintverb(intransitive) To imply without a direct statement; to provide a clue.
directverbTo manage, control, steer.
confidential informationnounan indication of potential opportunity
manouevreverb
navigateverb(transitive) To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course.
pilotverb(transitive) To control (an aircraft or watercraft).
channelverb(transitive) To make or cut a channel or groove in.
targetverb(transitive) To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).
rideverb(ambitransitive) To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.
fireverb(transitive) To set (something, often a building) on fire.
spearheadverbOne who leads or initiates an activity (such as an attack or a campaign).
gearverb(usually with to or toward(s)) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).

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