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steering

noun

Simple meaning

Controlling the direction of a car or boat.

Pronunciation

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stihring

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ˈstɪɹɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. Equipment used to control direction; something used to steer.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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  • steerverbBase word

    Direct the course.

Compound terms

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  • steering committeenounCompound term

    A committee to arrange the order of business for some larger (legislative) body.

  • steering gearnounCompound term

    A gear that couples the steering wheel to the steering linkage of a motor vehicle.

  • steering linkagenounCompound term

    Mechanism consisting of a system of rods and levers connected to the front wheels of a motor vehicle.

  • steering mechanismnounCompound term

    A mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle).

  • steering systemnounCompound term

    A mechanism by which something is steered (especially a motor vehicle).

  • steering wheelnounCompound term

    A handwheel that is used for steering.

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