Steer /(stēr)/

1. A young male of the ox kind; especially, a common ox; a castrated taurine male from two to four years old. See the Note under Ox.

1. To castrate; -- said of male calves.

imp. & p. p. Steered; p. pr. & vb. n. Steering

1. 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.

1. To direct a vessel in its course; to direct one's course.
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.

3. To conduct one's self; to take or pursue a course of action.

1. A rudder or helm. [Obs.]

1. A helmsman; a pilot. [Obs.]