Definitions for steer



Overview of noun steer

The noun steer has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint

(an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job")

2. bullock, steer

(castrated bull)


Overview of verb steer

The verb steer has 3 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (4) steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise

(direct the course; determine the direction of travelling)

2. (3) steer

(direct (oneself) somewhere; "Steer clear of him")

3. (1) guide, steer

(be a guiding or motivating force or drive; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses")

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