steerage

steer·age  (stîrj)

n.

1. The act or practice of steering.

2. Nautical

a. The effect of the helm on a ship.

b. The steering apparatus of a ship.

c. The section of a passenger ship, originally near the rudder, providing the cheapest passenger accommodations.

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steerage

Noun

1. the cheapest accommodation on a passenger ship

2. steering

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	steerage - the cheapest accommodations on a passenger ship accommodation - living quarters provided for public convenience; "overnight accommodations are available"
	2.	steerage - the act of steering a ship steering sailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailor control - the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"