steer has definitions from the fields of zoology,transportation
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[ verb ] (transportation) direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

Used in print

(Clayton C. Barbeau, The Ikon....)

With leather cups fitted in his handlebars , he steered his bicycle .

2
[ verb ] direct (oneself) somewhere

Examples

"Steer clear of him"

Used in print

(Howard J. Parad, "Preventive casework: problems...)

In steering the family toward ego-adaptive and away from maladaptive responses , the worker uses time-honored focused casework techniques of specific emotional support , clarification , and anticipatory guidance .

(James D. Horan, The Shadow Catcher....)

Let Old_Knife come_up and kill you and your people , or would you steer him on someone else '' ?

(R. Leslie Gourse, With Gall and Honey....)

Rachel steered me along toward a school for young boys beginning to study the Torah .

Related terms

control travel

3
[ verb ] be a guiding force, as with directions or advice

Synonyms

guide

Examples

"The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"

Used in print

(Samuel Elkin, "The Ball Player," Nugget, 6: 5...)

I 'm not steering you wrong .

Related terms

direct guidance tip

4
[ noun ] an indication of potential opportunity

Examples

"he got a tip on the stock market" "a good lead for a job"

Related terms

guidance hint

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 28291
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[ noun ] (zoology) castrated bull

Synonyms

bullock

Related terms

cattle

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