steer
1[ steer ]
/ stɪər /
verb (used with object)
to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle.
to follow or pursue (a particular course).
to direct the course of; guide: I can steer you to the best restaurant in town.
verb (used without object)
noun
Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip: He got a good steer about finding the right job.
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Idioms for steer
steer clear of, to stay away from purposely; avoid: She steered clear of any deep emotional involvements.
Origin of steer
1before 900; Middle English steren,Old English stēoran, akin to stēor steering, guidance; cognate with German steuern,Old Norse stȳra,Gothic stiurjan
OTHER WORDS FROM steer
steer·a·ble, adjectivesteer·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·steer·a·ble, adjectiveWords nearby steer
Definition for steer (2 of 3)
steer2
[ steer ]
/ stɪər /
noun, plural steers, (especially collectively) steer.
a male bovine that is castrated before sexual maturity, especially one raised for beef.
Origin of steer
2before 900; Middle English; Old English stēor; cognate with Dutch, German Stier,Old Norse stjōrr,Gothic stiur
Definition for steer (3 of 3)
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British Dictionary definitions for steer (1 of 2)
steer1
/ (stɪə) /
verb
noun
mainly US information; guidance (esp in the phrase a bum steer)
Derived forms of steer
steerable, adjectivesteerer, nounWord Origin for steer
Old English stieran; related to Old Frisian stiūra, Old Norse stӯra, German stevern; see starboard, stern ²
British Dictionary definitions for steer (2 of 2)
steer2
/ (stɪə) /
noun
a castrated male ox or bull; bullock
Word Origin for steer
Old English stēor; related to Old Norse stjōrr, Gothic stiur, Old High German stior, Middle Dutch stēr
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