noun
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steering
Steering (noun) means the mechanism or system that lets a driver control the direction of a vehicle. Example: “The mechanic checked the steering because the car kept pulling to the left.”
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The mechanism or system that lets a driver control the direction of a vehicle.
"The mechanic checked the steering because the car kept pulling to the left."
"The steering felt loose after the accident."
"Power steering makes parking much easier."
How to use steering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe wheel and linked parts that let you point a car (or other vehicle) where you want it to go.
Common pairings
steering wheel
power steering
steering committee
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- Plural
- steerings
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Rhymes for steering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
uttering
ordering
towering
wavering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “steering” mean?
The word “steering” means the mechanism or system that lets a driver control the direction of a vehicle. In plain terms, the wheel and linked parts that let you point a car (or other vehicle) where you want it to go.
How do you use “steering” in a sentence?
Here is “steering” used in a sentence: “The steering felt loose after the accident.”
What part of speech is “steering”?
“Steering” is a noun.
Is “steering” a common word?
“Steering” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between steering and handling?
Steering is the mechanism that lets a driver control the direction of a vehicle, while handling describes how well the whole vehicle responds to that steering and to the road. Good steering is one part of good overall handling.
What is the difference between steering and the steering wheel?
Steering refers to the whole system that controls a vehicle's direction, whereas the steering wheel is the specific circular control the driver turns. The wheel is just one component of the larger steering system.
Is 'steering' a noun or a verb?
"Steering" can be both. As a noun it names the mechanism that controls a vehicle's direction, as in "the steering feels loose"; as the -ing form of the verb "steer" it describes the ongoing action, as in "she was steering carefully."
