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Steerable

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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.
[Middle English steren, from Old English stran; see st- in Indo-European roots.]
steera·ble adj.
steerer n.
steer 2  (stîr)
n.
A young ox, especially one castrated before sexual maturity and raised for beef.
[Middle English, from Old English stor; see st- in Indo-European roots.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.steerable - capable of being steered or directed
dirigible
manageable - capable of being managed or controlled
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