steerer

[ steer-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that steers. steer.
2. Informal. a confederate who directs potential customers to a gambling game, brothel, drug seller, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of steerer¹

steer ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

So ISN mechanics resorted to bonding the steerer plug to the fork and over-torquing the bolt, which caused a stressed riser to break the fork.

From Outside Online

Like Canyon, Factor also had a high-profile failure last spring when Israel Start-Up Nation racer Tom van Asbroeck broke his Factor Ostro VAM’s steerer tube at a cobbled race just days before van der Poel’s Aeroad handlebar failure.

From Outside Online

The race was very interesting and well managed, but far be it from me to say which proved herself the better steerer.

From Project Gutenberg

It was paddled by two Indians, of whom the one in the stern—the steerer—appeared to be a very large man.

From Project Gutenberg

I recognised the two men as those who had passed before, and the steerer was certainly an immense fellow.

From Project Gutenberg

Bonfire was peering at it over the steerer's right shoulder when the bob veered sharply to the left.

From Project Gutenberg

Seats were provided for nine persons, including the steerer and the fireman.

From Project Gutenberg

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