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Steer :: Steer (v. t.) A rudder or helm.

Wheelhouse :: Wheelhouse (n.) A small house on or above a vessel's deck, containing the steering wheel..

Reckoning :: Reckoning (n.) The calculation of a ship's position, either from astronomical observations, or from the record of the courses steered and distances sailed as shown by compass and log, -- in the latter case called dead reckoning (see under Dead); -- also used for dead reckoning in contradistinction to observation..

Yoke :: Yoke (n.) A crosspiece upon the head of a boat's rudder. To its ends lines are attached which lead forward so that the boat can be steered from amidships.

Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To conduct one's self; to take or pursue a course of action.

Steerless :: Steering () a. & n. from Steer, v..

Rudder :: Rudder (n.) The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment..

Steerage :: Steerable (a.) Capable of being steered; dirigible.

Sternson :: Sternsman (n.) A steersman.

Rope :: Rope (v. t.) To lasso (a steer, horse)..

Cockswain :: Cockswain (n.) The steersman of a boat; a petty officer who has charge of a boat and its crew.

Whipstaff :: Whipstaff (n.) A bar attached to the tiller, for convenience in steering..

Wheel :: Wheel (n.) A circular frame having handles on the periphery, and an axle which is so connected with the tiller as to form a means of controlling the rudder for the purpose of steering..

Wild :: Wild (superl.) Hard to steer; -- said of a vessel.

Governor :: Governor (n.) A pilot; a steersman.

Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily..

Northern :: Northern (a.) In a direction toward the north; as, to steer a northern course; coming from the north; as, a northern wind..

Rung :: Rung (n.) One of the radial handles projecting from the rim of a steering wheel; also, one of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel..

Stere :: Stere (n.) A rudder. See 5th Steer.

Steerageway :: Steerage (n.) That by which a course is directed.

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