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Definition of Steer

1. Verb. Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling. "The men steer the boat "

2. Noun. An indication of potential opportunity. ; "A good lead for a job"

3. Verb. Direct (oneself) somewhere. "Steer clear of him"

4. Noun. Castrated bull.

5. Verb. Be a guiding or motivating force or drive. "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"

Definition of Steer

1. n. A young male of the ox kind; especially, a common ox; a castrated taurine male from two to four years old. See the Note under Ox.

2. v. t. To castrate; -- said of male calves.

3. v. t. To direct the course of; to guide; to govern; -- applied especially to a vessel in the water.

4. v. i. To direct a vessel in its course; to direct one's course.

5. n. A rudder or helm.

6. n. A helmsman, a pilot.

Definition of Steer

1. Noun. The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production. ¹

2. Noun. (informal) A suggestion about a course of action. ¹

3. Verb. (intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel). ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel). ¹

5. Verb. (transitive) To direct a group of animals. ¹

6. Verb. (transitive) To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action. ¹

7. Verb. (transitive) To direct a conversation. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Steer

1. to direct the course of [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Steer

steeplechasing steeplechasings steepled steeplejack steeplejacks steepleless steeplelike steeples steepling steeply

steepness steepnesses steeps steepup steepy steer (current term) steer clear steer roping steerable steerage

steerages steerageway steerageways steered steerer steerers steeries steering steering arm steering arms

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