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Definition of steerer

steerer

/ˈstɪr.ɚ/
steer · er

Plural:steerers
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1

A person or device that guides or directs the course of a vessel, vehicle, or organization.

Example

"The experienced steerer guided the wooden boat safely through the narrow channel."


2

The vertical metal tube at the top of a bicycle fork that passes through the frame's head tube and connects to the handlebar stem.

Example

"The mechanic cut the carbon steerer to the proper height before installing the new stem."


3

American An accomplice in a confidence game or illicit enterprise who lures prospective victims to a specific location or gambling den.

Example

"Police identified him as a steerer who directed unsuspecting tourists toward the rigged card game."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Steerer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/steerer
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