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a. & n. from Steer, v.
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v. i. & t.
To steer wild, or out of the line of her course; to deviate from her course, as when struck by a heavy sea; -- said of a ship.
v. t.
To lasso (a steer, horse).
n.
One of the radial handles projecting from the rim of a steering wheel; also, one of the pins or trundles of a lantern wheel.
n.
A mechanical attachment to the steering wheel, which, in the absence of a tiller, shows the position of the helm.
a.
Capable of being steered; dirigible.
v. i.
To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily.
n.
One who steers; steersman.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Steer
pl.
of Steersman
n.
The mechanical appliance by means of which a vessel is guided or steered when in motion. It is a broad and flat blade made of wood or iron, with a long shank, and is fastened in an upright position, usually by one edge, to the sternpost of the vessel in such a way that it can be turned from side to side in the water by means of a tiller, wheel, or other attachment.
imp. & p. p.
of Steer
n.
One who steers; as, a boat steerer.
n.
A movement of a vessel by which she temporarily alters her course; a deviation from a straight course in steering.
superl.
Hard to steer; -- said of a vessel.
n.
A lever of wood or metal fitted to the rudder head and used for turning side to side in steering. In small boats hand power is used; in large vessels, the tiller is moved by means of mechanical appliances. See Illust. of Rudder. Cf. 2d Helm, 1.
n.
One who steers; the helmsman of a vessel.
n.
A young small steer.
n.
The act or practice of steering, or directing; as, the steerage of a ship.
n.
A crosspiece upon the head of a boat's rudder. To its ends lines are attached which lead forward so that the boat can be steered from amidships.
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