steering gear

American

noun

the apparatus or mechanism for steering a ship, automobile, bicycle, airplane, etc.

steering gear British

noun

any mechanism used for steering a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc

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Etymology

Origin of steering gear

First recorded in 1865–70

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steering gear

Maritime security firm Vanguard Tech told AFP three explosions rocked the ship on June 6, flooding several areas including the steering gear compartment and pump room.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

However, the ferry operator advised that a "very small amount of water" had entered part of the rear of the ship near the steering gear.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025

The coverage replaced a steering gear with an improved one.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 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

Then almost before the scouts could wink, it had roared past, its hood enveloped in blue flames and its driver bending low over the steering gear.

From The Boy Scout Fire Fighters by Irving Crump

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