steer

  1. Noun.  The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.
  2. Noun.  (informal) A suggestion about a course of action.
  3. Verb.  (intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To direct a group of animals.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.
  7. Verb.  (transitive) To direct a conversation.

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