steer
To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
Example
“The boat steered towards the iceberg.”
Other meanings
To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.
“The boat steers easily.”
To direct a group of animals.
Synonyms
- maneuver
- direct
- point
- head
- guide
Word history
From Old English "stēoran".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “steer” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.