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steer
v. cause a vehicle to move in a particular direction (by means of a wheel, rudder, etc.); guide, direct, advise
 
n. young ox; bull that has been castrated and raised for beef


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Steer
Steer has multiple meanings: Steering mechanisms used to turn while controlling the operation of a vehicle.Castrated male cattle (ox)."Steer", a song by Missy Higgins.George Steer, British journalist and soldier.
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Energy policy of the European Union
Although the European Union has legislated in the area of energy policy for many years, and evolved out of the European Coal and Steel Community, the concept of introducing a mandatory and comprehensive European energy policy was only approved at the meeting of the European Council on October 27, 2005 in London.
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steer
Noun
1. an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
(synonym) tip, lead, confidential information, wind, hint
(hypernym) guidance, counsel, counseling, counselling, direction
(derivation) guide
2. castrated bull
(synonym) bullock
(hypernym) cattle, cows, kine, oxen, Bos taurus
Verb
1. direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
(synonym) maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise
(hypernym) control, command
(hyponym) dock
(derivation) helmsman, steersman, steerer
(classification) driving
2. direct (oneself) somewhere; "Steer clear of him"
(hypernym) control, command
(entail) travel, go, move, locomote
3. be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
(synonym) guide
(hypernym) direct
(derivation) tip, lead, confidential information, wind, hint


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Steer
(v. t.)
To castrate; -- said of male calves.
  
 
(v. t.)
A rudder or helm.
  
 
(v. i.)
To direct a vessel in its course; to direct one's course.
  
 
(v. i.)
To conduct one's self; to take or pursue a course of action.
  
 
(v. i.)
To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily.
  
 
(n.)
To direct the course of; to guide; to govern; -- applied especially to a vessel in the water.
  
 
(n.)
A helmsman, a pilot.
  
 
(a.)
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.
  

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