Definition of steer

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Steer (v. i.) To direct a vessel in its course; to direct one's course.

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Navigate :: Navigate (v. t.) To steer, direct, or manage in sailing; to conduct (ships) upon the water by the art or skill of seamen; as, to navigate a ship..
Steer :: Steer (v. t.) A rudder or helm.
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.
Whipstaff :: Whipstaff (n.) A bar attached to the tiller, for convenience in steering..
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The hinder part of a vessel; the stern.
Steersman :: Steersmen (pl. ) of Steersma.
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) Direction; regulation; management; guidance.
Con :: Con (v. t.) To conduct, or superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer..
Pilot :: Pilot (n.) One employed to steer a vessel; a helmsman; a steersman.
Steer :: Steer (n.) To direct the course of; to guide; to govern; -- applied especially to a vessel in the water.
Rope :: Rope (v. t.) To lasso (a steer, horse)..
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The effect of the helm on a ship; the manner in which an individual ship is affected by the helm.
Helmsman :: Helmsman (n.) The man at the helm; a steersman.
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To direct a vessel in its course; to direct one's course.
Spurned :: Spurling-line (n.) The line which forms the communication between the steering wheel and the telltale.
Tiller :: Tiller (n.) A lever of wood or metal fitted to the rudder head and used for turning side to side in steering. In small boats hand power is used; in large vessels, the tiller is moved by means of mechanical appliances. See Illust. of Rudder. Cf. 2d Helm, 1..
Northern :: Northern (a.) In a direction toward the north; as, to steer a northern course; coming from the north; as, a northern wind..
Steering :: Steerer (n.) One who steers; as, a boat steerer..
Steerling :: Steerless (a.) Having no rudder.
Steeved :: Steersmate (n.) One who steers; steersman.
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