steer 1  (stîr)
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v. steered, steer·ing, steers v.tr.1. a. To guide (a vessel or vehicle), especially by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or wheel: steered the car around the curve. b. To set and follow (a course): steered a path around the rocks. 2. a. To direct the course of: steered the business toward record profits. See Synonyms at conduct. b. To advise or direct (a person) toward a place or course of action: steered the intern toward a career in sales. See Synonyms at guide. v.intr.1. To guide a vessel or vehicle. 2. To follow or move in a set course. 3. To admit of being steered or guided: a craft that steers easily. n. A piece of advice: The salesman gave me a bum steer on that new car. Idiom: steer clear of To stay away from; avoid.
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steer 2  (stîr)
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n. A young ox, especially one castrated before sexual maturity and raised for beef.
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