steer

English

/stɪə(ɹ)/

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
  • (transitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
  • (intransitive) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.
  • (transitive) To direct a group of animals.
  • (transitive) To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.
  • (transitive) To direct a conversation.
  • To conduct oneself; to take or pursue a course of action.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English steeren inherited from Old English stēoran inherited from Proto-Germanic *stiurijaną (steer, ferry) inherited from Middle English steere inherited from Old English stēor (steer, rudder, a young bull cow).

Origin

Old English

stēor

Gloss

steer, rudder, a young bull cow

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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