steer

Definitions

1. To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel)
2. A surname.
3. A suggestion about a course of action.
   informal
4. The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.
5. A helmsman; a pilot.
   obsolete
6. To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm
7. To direct a group of animals
8. To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action

Equivalents

Examples

“I tried to give⟳ you the steer⟳, but I guess⟳ I didn't get⟳ it over. Everybody knew it but you.”

“He counted the cattle over and over. It diverted him to speculate as to how much weight each of the steers would probably put⟳ on by spring⟳.”

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