Ox vs. Steer

Ox vs. Steer — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Ox and Steer

Oxnoun

An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus).

Steernoun

The castrated male of cattle, especially one raised for beef production.

Oxnoun

Any bovine animal (genus Bos). A neat, a beef.

Steernoun

(informal) A suggestion about a course of action.

Oxnoun

an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus

Steernoun

(obsolete) A helmsman; a pilot.

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Oxnoun

any of various wild bovines especially of the genera Bos or closely related Bibos

Steerverb

(transitive) To castrate (a male calf).

Steerverb

(intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

The boat steered towards the iceberg.I steered homeward.

Steerverb

(transitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard.When planning the boat trip, we had completely forgotten that we needed somebody to steer.

Steerverb

(intransitive) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.

The boat steers easily.

Steerverb

(transitive) To direct a group of animals.

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Steerverb

(transitive) To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.

Hume believes that principles of association steer the imagination of artists.

Steerverb

(transitive) To direct a conversation.

Steerverb

To conduct oneself; to take or pursue a course of action.

Steernoun

an indication of potential opportunity;

he got a tip on the stock marketa good lead for a job

Steernoun

castrated bull

Steerverb

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

Steerverb

direct (oneself) somewhere;

Steer clear of him

Steerverb

be a guiding force, as with directions or advice;

The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses