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

Vanguard said the main engine and steering gear were "rendered inoperable", adding that the crew was accounted for.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

"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

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

“The steering gear got out of order,” said Cora.

From The Motor Girls on the Coast or, The Waif From the Sea by Margaret Penrose

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