Steer word meaning and definition
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Meaning and definition for "steer" word
[noun] an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
[verb] direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
[verb] direct (oneself) somewhere; "Steer clear of him"
[verb] be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
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\Steer\, v. t. To castrate; -- said of male calves.
\Steer\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Steered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Steering}.] [OE. steeren, steren, AS. sti['e]ran, st?ran, ste['o]ran; akin to OFries. stiora, stiura, D. sturen, OD. stieren, G. steuren, OHG. stiuren to direct, support, G. steuer contribution, tax, Icel. st?ra to steer, govern,Sw. styra, Dan. styre, Goth. stiurjan to establish, AS. ste['o]r a rudder, a helm, and probably to Icel. staurr a pale, stake, Gr. ?, and perhaps ultimately to E. stand. [root]168. Cf. {Starboard}, {Stern}, n.] To direct the course of; to guide; to govern; -- applied especially to a vessel in the water. That with a staff his feeble steps did steer. --Spenser.
\Steer\, v. i. 1. To direct a vessel in its course; to direct one's course. ``No helmsman steers.'' --Tennyson. 2. To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily. Where the wind Veers oft, as oft [a ship] so steers, and shifts her sail. --Milton. 3. To conduct one's self; to take or pursue a course of action.
\Steer\, n. [AS. ste['o]r, sti['o]r; akin to D. stuur, G. steuer, Icel. st?ri. [root]186. See {Steer}, v. t.] [Written also {stere}.] A rudder or helm. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
\Steer\, n. [AS. ste['o]ra. See {Steer} a rudder.] A helmsman, a pilot. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
Synonyms for steer
bullock, channelise, channelize, confidential information, direct, guide, guide, head, hint, lead, maneuver, manoeuvre, point, tip, wind
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Let's analyse "steer" as pure text. This string has Five letters in One syllable and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: REETS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1385 milliseconds. [info]
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Numerology Hearts desire number calculated from vowels:
steer: 5 + 5 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One. |
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