Definitions for steer

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IPA: /stɪər/

Steer is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 5 points.

You can make 59 anagrams from letters in steer (eerst).

Definitions for steer

noun

1. Informal. a suggestion about a course of action; tip:
2. a male bovine that is castrated before sexual maturity, especially one raised for beef.

Idioms

1. steer clear of, to stay away from purposely; avoid:

verb (used with object)

1. to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.:
2. to follow or pursue (a particular course).
3. to direct the course of; guide:

verb (used without object)

1. to direct the course of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, or the like, by the use of a rudder or other means.
2. to pursue a course of action.
3. (of a vessel, vehicle, airplane, etc.) to be steered or guided in a particular direction or manner.

verb (used with or without object), noun

1. stir1 .

Origin of steer

before 900; Middle English steren, Old English stēoran, akin to stēor steering, guidance; cognate with German steuern, Old Norse stȳra, Gothic stiurjan

Examples for steer

I was tired of trying to steer a course for myself, with no compass to go by.

Peart and cunnin', but a heap too wise fur you, son; take my steer on that.

This is the Mexico that U.S. college students would be wise to steer clear of on spring break.

And Epstein continues to steer money toward universities to advance scientific research.

In first person, Grand Theft Auto lets you be the kind of criminal you want to be, rather than just steer one.

A successful trend-maker might be able to steer a conversation, but virality remains extremely difficult to predict.

Garmer tried to steer me off this line of stocks the other night.

I have just been the man in the middle, trying to make sure that we steer the right course.

Taking Misargyrides' arm and attempting to steer him off-stage.

Well, I'll tell you somethin'—will you put down a good bet if I steer you straight?