steering

To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

“I steered homeward.”

To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

“I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard.”

To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.

“The boat steers easily.”

To direct a group of animals.

To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.

“Hume believes that principles of association steer the imagination of artists.”

To direct a conversation.

To conduct oneself; to take or pursue a course of action.

To castrate (a male calf).

Equipment used to control direction; something used to steer.

“I hit a rock with my car and broke the steering.”