Steering: meaning, definitions and examples

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steering

 

[ หˆstษชษ™rษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

of a vehicle

The mechanism by which a vehicle is directed; a system of components in a vehicle used to direct and guide the vehicle.

Synonyms

control, direction, guidance

Examples of usage

  • The steering on this car is very responsive.
  • Make sure to keep both hands on the steering wheel while driving.
Context #2 | Noun

of a ship

The equipment used to steer a ship; the mechanical apparatus used to control the direction of a ship.

Synonyms

helm, pilotage, rudder

Examples of usage

  • The captain adjusted the ship's steering to avoid the iceberg.
  • The steering of the ship was damaged in the storm.
Context #3 | Verb

to guide or direct

To guide or direct a vehicle or ship in a particular direction.

Synonyms

direct, guide, navigate

Examples of usage

  • He was steering the boat towards the shore.
  • She steered her career in a new direction.

Translations

Translations of the word "steering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น direรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ€เคฏเคฐเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lenkung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemudi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตั€ะผะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kierownica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใƒ‰ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท direction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ direcciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท direksiyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐํ–ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุฌูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™รญzenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ riadenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฌๅ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krmiljenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรฝri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัา›ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idarษ™etmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ direcciรณn

Etymology

The word 'steering' originated from the Old English word 'stieran', meaning 'to guide or govern'. The concept of steering has been essential in the transportation of vehicles and ships for centuries, evolving from manual mechanisms to modern power steering systems. The development of steering technology has greatly improved the control and maneuverability of vehicles, making transportation more efficient and safe.

See also: steer, steers, steersman.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,359 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.