1. (n.) See straw.

2. (n.) The apparatus by which a ship is steered, comprising rudder, tiller, wheel, etc.; -- commonly used of the tiller or wheel alone.

3. (n.) The place or office of direction or administration.

4. (n.) One at the place of direction or control; a steersman; hence, a guide; a director.

5. (n.) A helve.

6. (v. t.) To steer; to guide; to direct.

7. (n.) A helmet.

8. (n.) A heavy cloud lying on the brow of a mountain.

9. (v. t.) To cover or furnish with a helm or helmet.

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