steer

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /stɪə(r)/, enPR: stĭə(r)

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Verb

Plain form steer

Third-person singular steers

Past tense steered

Past participle steered

Present participle steering

1. To steer is use a rudder, wheel, or paddle to decide which way something will travel.

   The driver gripped the wheel tightly to steer the car around a corner.

2. To steer is to set a direction.

   He was able to steer the group through the difficult changes.

Noun

Singular steer

Plural steers

1. (countable) A steer is a young bull or ox that has been castrated and raised for beef.