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Definitions for Steer
[1] to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle.
[2] to follow or pursue (a particular course).
[3] to direct the course of; guide: I can steer you to the best restaurant in town.
[4] to direct the course of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, or the like, by the use of a rudder or other means.
[5] to pursue a course of action.
[6] (of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, etc.) to be steered or guided in a particular direction or manner.
[7] Informal . a suggestion about a course of action; tip: He got a good steer about finding the right job.
[8] steer clear of , to stay away from purposely; avoid: She steered clear of any deep emotional involvements.
[9] a male bovine that is castrated before sexual maturity, especially one raised for beef.
[10] stir1.
[11] to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel, rudder, etc
[12] (tr) to guide with tuition his teachers steered him through his exams
[13] (tr) to direct the movements or course of (a person, conversation, etc)
[14] to pursue (a specified course)
[15] (intr) (of a vessel, vehicle, etc) to admit of being guided in a specified fashion this boat does not steer properly
[16] steer clear of to keep away from; shun
[17] mainly US information; guidance (esp in the phrase a bum steer )
[18] a castrated male ox or bull; bullock
Words related to Steer
shepherd, govern, drive, escort, herd, control, run, lead, point, route, show, see, beacon, skipper, conduct, helm, captain, pilot
Words nearby Steer
steeplebush, steeplechase, steeplechaser, steeplechasing, steeplejack, steer, steer clear of, steerage, steerageway, steerer, steerhide
Origin of Steer
2before 900; Middle English; Old English stēor; cognate with Dutch, German Stier, Old Norse stjōrr, Gothic stiur
Other words from Steer
steer·a·ble , adjective
steer·a·bil·i·ty , noun
un·steer·a·ble , adjective
Word origin for Steer
Old English stēor; related to Old Norse stjōrr, Gothic stiur, Old High German stior, Middle Dutch stēr
Synonyms for Steer
drive, escort, govern, herd, shepherd, beacon, captain, conduct, control, helm, lead, pilot, point, route, run, see, show, skipper, be in the driver's seat, head for, run things, take over, take the helm, take the reins