Steer Very Common

Steer has 10 different meanings across 3 categories:

Definitions

Noun

an indication of potential opportunity

"he got a tip on the stock market"

"a good lead for a job"

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castrated bull

"The farmer led the steer to the barn for milking after it had been sold as a beef animal earlier that year."

bullock steer

A suggestion about a course of action.

"The farmer separated the steer from the herd because it was time to transport him to the slaughterhouse."

The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.

Verb

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

"The captain had to steer the ship carefully around the sudden fog bank to avoid hitting the rocky cliffs."

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direct (oneself) somewhere

"Steer clear of him"

steer

be a guiding or motivating force or drive

"The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"

guide steer

To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

"The farmer had to steer the young bull before it reached breeding age."

To castrate (a male calf).

Proper Noun

A surname.

"The local chapter of the Steer family reunion committee met last night to plan the annual picnic."

Example Sentences

"he got a tip on the stock market" noun

"a good lead for a job" noun

"Steer clear of him" verb

"The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses" verb