Definition of steer

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

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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..
Steeved :: Steersmate (n.) One who steers; steersman.
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..
Steering :: Steerer (n.) One who steers; as, a boat steerer..
Steer :: Steer (n.) To direct the course of; to guide; to govern; -- applied especially to a vessel in the water.
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The act or practice of steering, or directing; as, the steerage of a ship..
Put :: Put (v. i.) To steer; to direct one's course; to go.
Gybe :: Gybe (v. t. & i.) To shift from one side of a vessel to the other; -- said of the boom of a fore-and-aft sail when the vessel is steered off the wind until the sail fills on the opposite side.
Steering :: Steered (imp. & p. p.) of Stee.
Helm :: Helm (v. t.) To steer; to guide; to direct.
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily..
Steerer :: Steerageway (n.) A rate of motion through the water sufficient to render a vessel governable by the helm.
Steerage :: Steerage (n.) The effect of the helm on a ship; the manner in which an individual ship is affected by the helm.
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To conduct one's self; to take or pursue a course of action.
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..
Steerling :: Steerless (a.) Having no rudder.
Paddle :: Paddle (v. i.) An implement with a broad blade, which is used without a fixed fulcrum in propelling and steering canoes and boats..
Telltale :: Telltale (n.) A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm..
Steer :: Steer (v. i.) To direct a vessel in its course; to direct one's course.
Steersmen :: Steerling (n.) A young small steer.
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