steer
I. steer1 (stîr)v. steered, steer·ing, steersv. tr. 1. To guide by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or wheel. 2. 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.v. intr. 1. To guide a vessel or vehicle. 2. To follow or move in a set course. 3. To admit of being steered or guided: a craft that steers easily.n. A piece of advice.Idiom:steer clear To stay away from; avoid. [Middle English steren, from Old English stēran. See stā- in Indo-European Roots.] steerʹa·ble adj.steerʹer n. II. steer2 (stîr)n. A young ox, especially one castrated before sexual maturity and raised for beef. [Middle English, from Old English stēor. See stā- in Indo-European Roots.]
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