n. | 1. | A young male of the ox kind; especially, a common ox; a castrated taurine male from two to four years old. See the Note under Ox. |
v. t. | 1. | To castrate; - said of male calves. |
1. | To direct the course of; to guide; to govern; - applied especially to a vessel in the water. | |
v. i. | 1. | To direct a vessel in its course; to direct one's course. |
2. | To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; | |
3. | To conduct one's self; to take or pursue a course of action. | |
n. | 1. | A rudder or helm. |
1. | A helmsman; a pilot. |
Noun | 1. | steer - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" |
2. | steer - castrated bull Synonyms: bullock | |
Verb | 1. | steer - direct the course; determine the direction of travelling |
2. | steer - direct (oneself) somewhere; "Steer clear of him" | |
3. | steer - be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses" Synonyms: guide |