(nautical) The minimum speed of a ship, below which it does not answer the helm and cannot be steered.

(uncountable) The art of steering. / (countable) The section of a passenger ship that provided inexpensive accommodation with no individual cabins. / (countable) The effect of the helm on a ship.

(nautical) One who steers a ship or other vessel; the helmsman.

plural of steersman

plural of steerageway

Capable of being steered.

plural of steerage

Someone or something that steers. / A person hired by a gambling establishment to locate potential customers and bring them in.

(US, slang) A swindler; a cheat or con-man.

plural of steerer