steering gear
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of steering gear
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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According to Dr. Neville Armstrong, the Commission’s expert, fitting a watertight door to the access opening separating the tank room and the steering gear compartment would have prevented the immediate sinking of the Lamma IV.
From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025
"We haven't got our final certificates yet so it wouldn't be legal but operationally, rudders are working, the steering gear is working, we can run the ship from here."
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2023
One in 2015 was related to a possibly faulty tie rod; the other in 2022 was related to the incorrect installation of a steering gear.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2022
Several yachts suffered steering gear failures, with Singapore retiring during the leg to New Zealand, while an incident on the Geraldton Western Australia yacht required the U.S.
From Reuters ● Jun. 2, 2020
If you decide to fit the Braine steering gear, a spur or bumpkin, as it is termed, must be fitted to take the rubber centering line.
From Boys' Book of Model Boats by Yates, Raymond F. (Raymond Francis)
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