Steer

/stɪə(ɹ)/

The meaning and definition of Steer, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

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 find it very difficult to steer a skateboard.”
  2. To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.
    “The boat steers easily.”
noun
  1. A suggestion about a course of action.
  2. A helmsman; a pilot.

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Origin

From Old English steor.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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