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Meaning of steer

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

steer

Pronunciation:/stɪə(ɹ)/

noun

Definitions

  1. A suggestion about a course of action.

  2. A helmsman; a pilot.

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: 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).

    Example: 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.

    Example: The boat steers easily.

  4. To direct a group of animals.

steer

Pronunciation:/stɪə(ɹ)/

noun

Definitions

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

verb

Definitions

  1. To castrate (a male calf).