Steerable

steer ¹  (stîr)

v. steered, steer·ing, steers

v.tr.

1. To guide by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or wheel.

2.

a. To direct the course of. See Synonyms at conduct.

b. To maneuver (a person) into a place or course of action. See Synonyms at guide.

v.intr.

1. To guide a vessel or vehicle.

2. To follow or move in a set course.

3. To admit of being steered or guided: a craft that steers easily.

n.

A piece of advice.

Idiom:

steer clear

To stay away from; avoid.

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[Middle English steren, from Old English stran; see st- in Indo-European roots.]

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steera·ble adj.

steerer n.

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steer ²  (stîr)

n.

A young ox, especially one castrated before sexual maturity and raised for beef.

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[Middle English, from Old English stor; see st- in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

steerable - capable of being steered or directed dirigible manageable - capable of being managed or controlled