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Verb: steer  stir [N. Amer], stiu(r) [Brit]
  1. Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
    - maneuver [US], manoeuver [non-standard], manoeuvre [Brit, Cdn], direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise [Brit]
     
  2. Direct (oneself) somewhere
    "Steer clear of him"
     
  3. Be a guiding or motivating force or drive
    "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
    - guide
Noun: steer  stir [N. Amer], stiu(r) [Brit]
  1. An indication of potential opportunity
    - tip, lead, confidential information, wind, hint
     
  2. Castrated bull
    - bullock

Derived forms: steered, steering, steers

See also: steerage, steerer, steering

Type of: Bos taurus, cattle, command, control, counsel, counseling [US], counselling [Brit, Cdn], cows, direct, direction, guidance, kine [archaic], male, oxen

Encyclopedia: Steer