steer (n.)

  1. an indication of potential opportunity; he got a tip on the stock market; a good lead for a job

    [ Syn: tip , lead , confidential information , wind , hint ]

  2. castrated bull

    [ Syn: bullock , bullock ]

    steer (v.)

  1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

    [ Syn: maneuver , manoeuver , manoeuvre , direct , point , head , guide , channelize , channelise ]

  2. direct (oneself) somewhere; Steer clear of him'

  3. be a guiding or motivating force or drive; The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses

    [ Syn: guide ]

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