steer
noun
1. an indication of potential opportunity
Similar word(s): hint, lead, tip, wind
Definition categories: communication, counsel, counseling, counselling, direction, guidance
2. castrated bull
Similar word(s): bullock
Definition categories: animal, male, cattle, cows, kine, oxen
verb
1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
Similar word(s): channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point
Definition categories: motion, command, control
2. direct (oneself) somewhere
- Steer clear of him
Definition categories: motion, command, control
3. be a guiding or motivating force or drive
- The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses
Similar word(s): guide
Definition categories: social, direct
Sentences with steer as a verb:
- When planning the boat trip we had completely forgotten that we needed somebody to steer.
- I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard.
- I steered my steps homeward.
- The boat steers easily.
- Hume believes that principles of association steer the imagination of artists.