stear

Verb

steer (third-person singular simple present steers, present participle steering, simple past and past participle steered)

1. (intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
   • The boat steered towards the iceberg.
2. (transitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
   • I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard.
3. (intransitive) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.
   • The boat steers easily.
4. (transitive) To direct a group of animals.
5. (transitive) To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.
   • Hume believes that principles of association steer the imagination of artists.
6. (reflexive) To conduct oneself; to take or pursue a course of action.

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