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steerer

[ steer-er ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that steers. steer.
  2. Informal. a confederate who directs potential customers to a gambling game, brothel, drug seller, etc.


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Example Sentences

The race was very interesting and well managed, but far be it from me to say which proved herself the better steerer.

It was paddled by two Indians, of whom the one in the stern—the steerer—appeared to be a very large man.

I recognised the two men as those who had passed before, and the steerer was certainly an immense fellow.

Bonfire was peering at it over the steerer's right shoulder when the bob veered sharply to the left.

Seats were provided for nine persons, including the steerer and the fireman.

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