steer
Translation
to steer, to guide, bullock
Examples
She learned to steer the boat.
She learned to steer the boat.
He tried to steer the conversation away from politics.
He tried to steer the conversation away from politics.
The rancher raised a herd of steer.
The rancher raised a herd of steer.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to control the direction of a vehicle She learned to steer the boat.
((sb./sth.)) ((adverb/preposition)) to guide someone or something in a particular direction He steered her through the crowd.
Similar Words
Synonyms (verb): guide, direct, navigate, conduct
Etymology
From Old English 'stieran', meaning 'to guide, direct'. Cognate with German 'steuern'.
Memory Tips
Think of a STEERing wheel used to guide a car. For the noun, think of a young bull that needs to be 'steered' or guided.