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To steer is to control the course of action and momentum of someone or something. (verb)

An example of steer is when you use a wheel to direct where a car or boat will go.
An example of steer is when you guide someone to go in a certain direction.

A steer is a castrated male ox that is raised to be slaughtered for beef. (noun)

An example of steer is the animal from which a steak is taken.

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See steer in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

to guide (a ship or boat) by means of a rudder
to direct the course or movement of: to steer an automobile
to oversee, direct, or guide: to steer a team to victory
to set and follow (a course)

intransitive verb

to steer a ship, automobile, etc.
to be steered or guided: a car that steers easily
to set and follow a course or way

noun

☆ Informal a suggestion on how to proceed; tip

Related Forms:

steerable adjective

noun

a castrated male ox, esp. one raised for beef

See steer in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(stîr)

verb steered, steer·ing, steers

verb, transitive

To guide by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or wheel.
a. To direct the course of. See Synonyms at conduct.
b. To maneuver (a person) into a place or course of action. See Synonyms at guide.

verb, intransitive

To guide a vessel or vehicle.
To follow or move in a set course.
To admit of being steered or guided: a craft that steers easily.

noun

A piece of advice.

Related Forms:

steerˈa·ble adjective

steerˈer noun

(stîr)

noun

A young ox, especially one castrated before sexual maturity and raised for beef.

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