A young male of the ox kind or common ox. It is rendered in Dutch,a bull; but in the United States, this name is generally given to a castrated male of the ox kind, from two to four years old.

To direct; to govern; particularly, to direct and govern the course of a ship by the movements of the helm. Hence,

To direct; to guide; to show the way or course to. That with a staff his feeble steps did steer.

To direct and govern a ship or other vessel in its course. Formerly seamen steered by the stars; they ow steer by the compass. A ship--where the wind veers oft, as oft so steers and shifts her sail.

To be directed and governed; as, a ship steers with ease.

To conduct ones self; to take or pursue a course or way.

A rudder or helm.