From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
steer
n 1: an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on
the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" [syn: tip,
lead, steer, confidential information, wind,
hint]
2: castrated bull [syn: bullock, steer]
v 1: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
[syn: steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre,
direct, point, head, guide, channelize,
channelise]
2: direct (oneself) somewhere; "Steer clear of him"
3: be a guiding or motivating force or drive; "The teacher
steered the gifted students towards the more challenging
courses" [syn: guide, steer]