2. (v. t.) To castrate; -- said of male calves.
3. (n.) To direct the course of; to guide; to govern; -- applied especially to a vessel in the water.
4. (v. i.) To direct a vessel in its course; to direct one's course.
5. (v. i.) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm; as, the boat steers easily.
6. (v. i.) To conduct one's self; to take or pursue a course of action.
7. (n.) A rudder or helm.
8. (n.) A helmsman, a pilot.