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steerer

/steer-er/US // ˈstɪər ər //

舵手,轮轴,蒸馏器,转向器

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a person or thing that steers.
    • : Informal. a confederate who directs potential customers to a gambling game, brothel, drug seller, etc.

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Examples

  • 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.