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
However, CalMac advised that a "very small amount of water" had entered part of the rear of the ship near the steering gear.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2025
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
“The steering gear got out of order,” said Cora.
From The Motor Girls on the Coast or, The Waif From the Sea by Penrose, Margaret
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