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steer

 

[ stɪr ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

driving

To steer means to control the direction in which a vehicle moves by turning a wheel or handle.

Synonyms

direct, guide, navigate

Examples of usage

  • He steered the car to the left to avoid the pothole.
  • She steered the boat towards the dock carefully.
Context #2 | Noun

navigation

A steer is an act of guiding or controlling the movement of a vehicle or vessel.

Synonyms

control, direction, guidance

Examples of usage

  • The captain gave a quick steer to avoid the iceberg.
  • The instructor provided guidance on the proper steer of the bike.

Translations

Translations of the word "steer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dirigir

🇮🇳 संचालित करना

🇩🇪 lenken

🇮🇩 mengemudi

🇺🇦 керувати

🇵🇱 kierować

🇯🇵 操縦する (そうじゅうする)

🇫🇷 diriger

🇪🇸 dirigir

🇹🇷 yönlendirmek

🇰🇷 조종하다

🇸🇦 توجيه

🇨🇿 řídit

🇸🇰 riadiť

🇨🇳 驾驶 (jiàshǐ)

🇸🇮 krmariti

🇮🇸 stýra

🇰🇿 басқару

🇬🇪 მართვა

🇦🇿 idarə etmək

🇲🇽 dirigir

Etymology

The word 'steer' originated from the Old English word 'stieran', meaning 'to guide, govern'. It has been used in the context of navigation and control for centuries, evolving to represent the act of directing a vehicle or vessel. The term 'steer' highlights the importance of guidance and control in various forms of transportation.

See also: steering, steers, steersman.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,419, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.