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steer verb [ stɪə ]

• guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder.
• "he steered the boat slowly towards the busy quay"
Similar: guide, direct, manoeuvre, navigate, pilot, drive, be in the driver's seat of, be at the wheel of, con, helm,

steer noun

• the type of steering of a vehicle.
• "some cars boast four-wheel steer"
• a piece of advice or information concerning the development of a situation.
• "the need for the NHS to be given a clear steer as to its future direction"
Origin: Old English stīeran, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch sturen and German steuern .

steer noun

• another term for bullock.
Origin: Old English stēor, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch stier and German Stier .

steer clear of

• take care to avoid or keep away from.
"steer clear of fatty food"



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