steerage
[ steer-ij ]
/ ˈstɪər ɪdʒ /
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noun
a part or division of a ship, formerly the part containing the steering apparatus.
(in a passenger ship) the part or accommodations allotted to the passengers who travel at the cheapest rate.
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steerage
/ (ˈstɪərɪdʒ) /
noun
the cheapest accommodation on a passenger ship, originally the compartments containing the steering apparatus
an instance or the practice of steering and the effect of this on a vessel or vehicle
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