Steerer

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.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	steerer - the person who steers a ship helmsman, steersman coxswain, cox - the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew Jack-tar, mariner, old salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, gob, Jack, tar - a man who serves as a sailor
	2.	steerer - a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) decoy accomplice, confederate - a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan) beguiler, cheater, deceiver, trickster, slicker, cheat - someone who leads you to believe something that is not true roper - a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game) shill - a decoy who acts as an enthusiastic customer in order to stimulate the participation of others