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steer::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point |
| Type of | command, control |
| Has types | tree, channel, conn, corner, crab, dock, helm, navigate, park, pilot, pull over, sheer, stand out, starboard |
| Derivation | steerage, steerer, steering |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | confidential information, hint, lead, tip, wind |
| Type of | direction, counselling, counseling, counsel, guidance |
Examples of steer
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Steer her towards outfits that would both flatter her and be office appropriate.
From the abcnews.go.com
Late last year, I was among the deriders, warning people to steer clear of gold.
From the online.wsj.com
He will steer away from a row if it means he can concentrate on the job in hand.
From the telegraph.co.uk
When did governments stop having ideas and start needing celebs to steer policy?
From the guardian.co.uk
This should also be a unanimous selection if the voters steer clear of the sake.
From the dailynews.com
How I'm going to fit this giant steer down Dan Beebe's chimney, I'll never know.
From the denverpost.com
Today the steer is likely to be crowded into outdoor feed lots with only 200 sq.
From the time.com
Steer clear of the machined, perfectly straight, sanded wood or plastic perches.
From the ocregister.com
Even with a broken finger from the fight, Phillips manages to steer his bicycle.
From the stltoday.com
- Direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
- Tip: an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
- Bullock: castrated bull
- Direct (oneself) somewhere; "Steer clear of him"
- Guide: be a guiding or motivating force or drive; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
- (steering) guidance: the act of guiding or showing the way
- Although the European Union has legislated in the area of energy policy for many years, and evolved out of the European Coal and Steel Community, the concept of introducing a mandatory and comprehensive European energy policy was only approved at the meeting of the European Council on October 27 ...
- "Steer" is the first single from Missy Higgins' second album On a Clear Night. The song was released in Australia on 14 April 2007 and became #1 most added track in that same week. The CD single achieved the #1 spot on the Australian Singles Chart in the first week of its CD release. ...
- Steering is the term applied to the collection of components, linkages, etc. which will allow a vessel (ship, boat) or vehicle (car, motorcycle, bicycle) to follow the desired course. ...
